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Podcast: Borja Rojano
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Welcome to TapeWrite
Category: Fashion & Beauty
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Publish Date: 2015-11-03 23:01:15
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A late-night brainstorming session turned into the most beautiful project we have ever done. In this first Tape, I introduce the team and explain the motivations behind building this new place on the Internet. It is so cool to see you here!

  • 00:00


    This project started in the summer of 2015 with a crazy idea that rocked my world.

    Although I love podcasts, lately I was frustrated with the lack of social interaction of the format.

    You normally listen to podcasts alone, when your body is busy and your mind is free, but this does not mean it has to be a lonely experience.

  • 00:43
    That night, it hit me: we need a new format that is audio with a second side to it, that is readable and social.
  • 01:44


    Then I told myself the thing that has gotten a lot of people in a lot of trouble:


    I can build this.


    I knew I could not build this alone and that I needed someone whom I can trust. A bassist trusts his drummer, so Gabor was the perfect co-founder for TapeWrite. We teamed up with my brother Javi and Nacho, who are experienced developers and, after a coding and design marathon, here we are.

  • 02:35


    This is Tapewrite and what you are seeing is a Tape. It started as an audio file, but, with our online editor, I added cards to it.

    With these cards you always have information on your screen that is relevant to what I say.

    You can comment, bookmark or share any of the cards, so all your social interactions with the tape are in the right context.

  • 03:02
    TapeWrite is your canvas. We want you to push the limits of this medium and surprise us with your creativity.
  • 03:29


    The only limitation we have set is that your tapes cannot contain ads or sponsored content.

    We are on a mission to help publishers make a living with their Tapes and we need to start with ad-free tapes.

    To find out more about our plans for partnership and monetisation, comment on this card and we will get back to you.

  • 03:45


    For those of you who would need a bit of help and direction to get your voices heard, we have the perfect community coach.

    We found Jaga on Medium mixing audio with text and images to deliver powerful storytelling. He was doing a proto-tape!

    We needed to have him on board and luckily for us, he has joined the TapeWrite community. Welcome, Jaga!

  • 04:20


    We want this community to be an inclusive one. Please use your common sense and read our community guidelines. Remember that behind every
    tape and comment there is a human being.

    If you feel harassed, offended or that your rights have been violated, please reach out to legal@tapewrite.com and let us know. 




  • 04:34
    On behalf of the Gabor, Javi and Nacho, I welcome you to TapeWrite!: View Image
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