Could Quote by Noam Bardin
“Our original plan when we founded Waze was to sell the data, and we could keep it ad-free that way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Waze Founders Interview, TechCrunch, 2013
The founders intended to monetize by selling data, preserving a free, ad‑free user experience.
In simple terms: They wanted revenue without ads.
Consider data‑driven revenue models.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- app development
- user acquisition
- ad‑free services
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you fund a product without compromising user trust?
- What alternative revenue streams exist?
Balancing profit and privacy can be difficult.