Summary: Andrew Wilkinson (@awilkinson) co-founder of Tiny, was interviewed by Andrew Barry of On Deck at a special event. They discussed:<br><br>- His start as a designer and how great product and design became the common thread that runs through the businesses he tries to buy.<br><br>- How to think about building a moat around you when you’re an individual versus a brand.<br><br>- What he means when he says he “tries to buy businesses that are like New Zealand — in the middle of nowhere, quietly successful, and away from nuclear war.”<br><br>- How he analyzes businesses and the diligence that he does on them.<br><br>- How to think about customer acquisition when you don’t have a big budget.<br><br>- His advice for first-time founders.<br><br>- Why he’s excited about the podcasting space.<br><br>Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. <br><br>Check us out on the web at <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc</a> or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.<br><br>Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc/signup" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc/signup</a>
