In episode 684, Rob Walling is joined by Dr. Sherry Walling to share their experience from MicroConf Europe 2023 in Lisbon. They discuss a continued shift in MicroConf’s focus towards fostering founder connections and networking, and the value of face-to-face interactions. Rob and Sherry reflect on their own talks and highlight others by fellow founders and attendees.

Topics we cover:

1:28 – Reflecting on MicroConf locations
6:28 – Continuous event improvements, focus on community
9:41 – Michelle Hanson’s talk “Frameworks For Making Product and Strategic Company Decisions”
10:38 – Rob’s talk about the five stages of customer awareness
13:21 – Einar Vollset’s talk on applying AI iteratively to solve problems
15:07 – QuietLight’s live business valuation
16:39 – Attendee talks from Sophie, Johannes Akhison, and more
19:25 – Dr. Sherry Walling discusses motivational archetypes
22:46 – Steven Craven’s founder story

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Episode 684 | Key Takeaways from MicroConf Europe 2023