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#222 – A Model with Built-in Virality with Valentin Hinov of Thankbox

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Synopsis

Valentin Hinov launched Thankbox, a group e-card / appreciation product for remote and distributed teams, and rode pandemic-era remote-work trends to grow it. The episode highlights Thankbox's built-in virality model, where the act of sending a card naturally pulls in new recipients outside the original account.

Ideas in this episode

  • Group e-card / appreciation SaaS for teams

    Valentin Hinov positioned Thankbox's built-in virality as the headline growth lever, since sending a card automatically pulls new viewers into the funnel from outside the paying account.