No one could have predicted the effect the Pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns would have on early-stage founders. For HouseMe, it was just a step too far, and after the hard decision to close shop, the co-founders decided to give back to the startup community by sharing their learnings. That led to the writing of The First Kudu, a book about their lessons in building a rental property marketplace. It was super insightful and loved their take on the industry and their view on the role of a Product Manager.