Spotify founder Daniel Ek admits he initially 'didn't get' the appeal of the flagship feature, Discover Weekly

Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek admits that he initially didn't understand the appeal of the streaming platform's popular feature, "Discover Weekly," but it turned out to be a huge success and led to the development of other personalized playlists. Ek emphasizes the importance of listening and being open to feedback as a founder.

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