Keith SchachtUpdate on my projectsFor the past seven years I’ve been building Mystery.org. Our mission with the company has been to make it possible for children to explore…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Keith SchachtinMystery ScienceZero to One MillionShort version: We made a thing called Mystery Science. It’s starting to get big!Jun 29, 20174Jun 29, 20174
Keith SchachtBehind door #4The range of options that most people consider available to them is much narrower than the truth. If they can’t find a job description or…May 10, 2017May 10, 2017
Keith SchachtBet on process over outcomeIf you walk into a casino and on a whim bet your entire life savings and you win. Was it a good decision? No. Even though many would…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Keith SchachtWeb and Mobile Products: Understanding your customersIn recent years there have been some great resources on metrics for startups, in particular Dave McClures metrics for pirates and Andrew…Apr 25, 20172Apr 25, 20172
Keith SchachtThe vicious cycle of working harderI’ve noticed that over the course of a week that over-working and working smarter are both self-reinforcing. To put it another way: the…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Keith SchachtDesigning a new product? The two most important features are…Its been a few years since I’ve been in start-up mode: dissecting great products to learn, generating lists of ideas, and meeting lots of…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Keith SchachtEncouraging online content productionPinterest is the best new social application I’ve seen in awhile. Exploring it has rekindled a lot of thinking about what it takes to get…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Keith SchachtBeing intentional vs acting out of habitHave you ever observed that you can live through the same event with someone but afterwards you’re reflecting and the two of you…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Keith SchachtThe elusive early adoptersIt’s accepted wisdom in the startup space that you begin by testing your product on early adopters and over time you work to expand to the…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017