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Transistor's launch has felt different than other products we've been involved with
Jon and Justin share some honest updates about as they continue to build their SaaS (Transistor.fm):
  • Justin swears in this episode.
  • We're half way through 2019!?!
  • Jon is wondering if donuts are big in Canada.
  • Official Transistor start dates:
    • May 2017: actual incorporation date
    • January 2018: Jon and Justin sign partnership documents
    • August 2018: official launch
    • "Some days I feel like I've been doing 
  • Justin thinks business is a lot like fishing.
    • "Transistor's launch has felt different than other products I've been involved with."
  • Jon is debating whether some integrations are worth it: "The nature of the web and APIs are amazing but it sure does take up a lot of resources."

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