In this episode of Software Spotlight, we sit down with Daniel Andor, founder of Duran, a leading product strategy and design studio. With over a decade of experience in UX design and product discovery, Daniel has helped numerous early-stage founders transform their products from minimum viable products to scalable solutions. His journey from working in a startup studio in Romania to founding his own design consultancy showcases the evolution of product-led growth in the SaaS industry.

Daniel shares his expertise in helping pre-seed and seed-stage companies overcome common growth challenges, particularly during the critical transition from early adopters to early majority users. His work has resulted in significant improvements for clients, including 5-10% reductions in churn rates and enhanced user engagement through optimized product experiences.

Key Discussion Points:
- Evolution from technical founder to UX/product strategy expert
- Methodology for combining product strategy with UX design
- Framework for conducting effective customer research and feedback collection
- Approach to optimizing products for different devices and use cases
- Strategy for reducing customer churn through improved user experiences
- Process for testing and validating design solutions with end users
- Insights on working with global clients across US, Europe, and India
- Impact of AI tools on product development and design
- Techniques for bridging the gap between technical founders and user needs
- Methods for measuring success through customer feedback and engagement
- Strategies for scaling products beyond early adopters
- Importance of understanding customer context in product development

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