{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/653afa2bab9fa2001294baa7/653afa31238f6100125e036a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tips to launching a successful platform rooted in community and professional growth, with Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder of Medley","description":"<p>Joining me on the show today is Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder of a platform called Medley. </p><p>Medley is a membership platform redefining personal and professional growth, on a mission to make high-quality experiences accessible to broader audiences. Members are algorithmically matched into small, diverse groups that meet monthly in sessions led by certified coaches. Medley members benefit not only from these curated sessions, but also a community built on diverse perspectives – leading to positive, enriching, and engaging interactions.</p><p>In this episode we’re covering Jordan’s experiences that lead to her launching this business in partnership with her mum, Edith Cooper, the importance of testing your idea and speaking to your customer before building a product, and her experience on fundraising including lessons learned and tips.</p><p>LINKS WE MENTION:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-People-Novel-Fredrik%20%20Backman/dp/1501160834\">Novel </a>- Anxious People by Fredrik Backman </p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Three-Body-Problem-Cixin-Liu/dp/0765382032\">The Tree-Body Problem</a> by Cixin Liu </p><p>Medley's <a href=\"https://www.withmedley.com/\">Website </a></p><p>Medley’s <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/withmedley/\">Linkedin</a></p><p>Jordan’s <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejordantaylor/\">Linkedin</a></p><p>Female Startup Club's <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/femalestartupclub/\">Instagram </a></p><p>Promotion: If you're interested in joining Medley's upcoming 2021 cohort, apply by Jan 5, 2021 at <a href=\"http://www.withmedley.com/\">www.withmedley.com</a> for $250 off annual membership. In \"How did you hear about us?\" in the application. please put \"Female Startup Club\".</p><p>In partnership with <a href=\"https://www.klaviyo.com/fsc\">Klaviyo</a>, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-People-Novel-Fredrik </p><p> Novel - <a href=\"http://backman/dp/1501160834\">Anxious People</a> by Fredrik Backman </p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Three-Body-Problem-Cixin-Liu/dp/0765382032\"> The Tree-Body Problem</a> by Cixin Liu </p>","author_name":"Female Startup Club"}