- Careers - Matt Crowe, Founder & CEO of Ahhha.com | Summary and Q&A

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April 1, 2011
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- Careers - Matt Crowe, Founder & CEO of Ahhha.com

TL;DR

Learn how Aha.com allows users to submit and collaborate on ideas, potentially turning them into profitable ventures.

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Key Insights

  • πŸ‘» Aha.com allows users to submit ideas, collaborate, and potentially monetize them.
  • πŸ€‘ Users have the opportunity to earn money by interacting with the Aha.com community.
  • πŸ‰ Aha.com is focused on building a brand and becoming synonymous with the term "Aha" in relation to ideas.
  • πŸš€ The website has received positive feedback and has launched publicly after being in stealth mode.
  • πŸ›οΈ Founder and CEO Matt Crow has a background in entrepreneurship and has successfully built and sold previous companies.
  • πŸ˜€ Aha.com faces challenges in recruiting top talent in the competitive technology industry.

Transcript

this week in careers one innocent little word that can blow your whole job interview and how to make a profit off your aha moment welcome to this week in careers where we're trying to save America one job at a time I'm your host Lisa Johnson Mandel author of career comeback repackage yourself to get the job you want and still news editor at AOL job... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Aha.com work?

Aha.com allows users to submit their ideas and collaborate with others on bringing them to life. Users can get feedback, enhance their ideas, and potentially monetize them with the help of the Aha community.

Q: How does Aha.com handle the distribution of revenue for ideas?

The idea originator receives a percentage (usually 10%) of the profits, while other users who contribute to the idea can also receive a percentage based on their level of involvement. Aha.com takes the remaining percentage.

Q: What are some examples of unique ideas submitted on Aha.com?

Some examples include a pet hair remover using magnets, a GPS tracker for children, and socks with built-in RFID devices to easily match pairs.

Q: How does Aha.com attract users to the platform?

The company relies on media coverage and virality to spread the word about Aha.com. They also have plans for a guerrilla campaign to further increase awareness.

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • Lisa Johnson Mandel discusses the weak career move of the week, where a Montana Radio Shack owner gives away guns with every Dish TV subscription.

  • She shares a tip of the week, warning job seekers not to use the word "like" too much in interviews, along with two other interview pet peeves.

  • The Job of the Week is auditioning to become the new voice of the Aflac duck, with auditions being held online and in various cities.

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