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Virality Is the New Product | E05a

Tech Legacies··13 September 2026·3 min

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You can build the best product in the world.But if nobody knows about it, does it really matter?In this conversation, Dan shares a powerful perspective on what separates startups that simply build from startups that actually succeed:“At the end of the day, it comes down to not the best idea, but I would say the best distribution.”He goes even further:“Virality is actually a product nowadays.”For founders, this changes the conversation.It’s not enough to have a great idea or impressive technology. You need to know how to get in front of customers, create attention, go to market, and ultimately build a business.Because the best product doesn’t always win.Sometimes, the best-known product does.🎙️ Watch the full conversation to hear Dan’s take on distribution, virality, product-market fit, and what founders need to think about beyond the product itself.Links to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/techlegacies-------------------------Huge thank you to the sponsors and partners of the #TechLegacies podcast. Hit that FOLLOW button on their pages for the latest updates:https://www.linkedin.com/company/cginfinity/ - IT Consulting Services, especially in energy and Salesforcehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunnablack/ - Executive Coach and & Heart-Centered Leadershiphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/odyssey-information-services/ - IT recruitment and managed serviceshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/techcxolaunchpad/ - Program to elevate you to senior leadership and C-Suitehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/marketscale/ - For your studio recording needs and platform for user content