Keith Schacht·Mar 7, 2021Update 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…
InMystery SciencebyKeith Schacht·Jun 29, 2017Zero to One MillionShort version: We made a thing called Mystery Science. It’s starting to get big!A response icon4A response icon4
Keith Schacht·May 10, 2017Behind 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…
Keith Schacht·Apr 25, 2017Bet 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…
Keith Schacht·Apr 25, 2017Web 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…A response icon2A response icon2
Keith Schacht·Apr 25, 2017The 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…
Keith Schacht·Apr 25, 2017Designing 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…
Keith Schacht·Apr 25, 2017Encouraging 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…
Keith Schacht·Apr 25, 2017Being 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…
Keith Schacht·Apr 24, 2017The 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…