When it comes to “business and product strategies” and picking the “winners” ONLY time will prove us right or wrong. My friends, colleagues, and peers many probably remember how bullish I was about Calm early days despite the head start that Headspace had in the mindfulness category. I had done a deep dive “product analysis” on both companies early days and despite the fact that both had great products, and that Headspace arguably had more modern design, I bet big on Calm due to some superior product experiences that Calm offered (e.g. flexibility to participate in multiple programs simultaneously, the quality and relevance of its contents). Calm from early on put users’ needs / constraints in the center of the product design and development and that’s why now they are #1 app in meditation, with over $1bn valuations, and people like LeBron behind the company. Congratulations Alex Tew , Michael Acton Smith , and the team! #bestproducts #healthandwellness #healthandwellbeing #meditation #productdesign #customerobsession #usercentric Lebron James …see more