review.firstround.com · 2017-09-14
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How Zola Uses NPS Detractors to Drive Product Strategy and Growth
Zola CEO Shan-Lyn Ma explains how the company prioritizes feedback from Net Promoter Score detractors over promoters, finding them to be clearer guides for product improvements. By systematically surveying customers monthly and at key lifecycle milestones, Zola has improved its NPS scores by over 50% and now surpasses Amazon's score. The company demonstrates that acting on detractor feedback—such as adding 500+ brands to its registry—directly drives business growth and customer satisfaction.
Metrics in this report
Brand Partnerships
500brands
total carried
Zola registry
Company Valuation
200$M
greater than
Zola valuation
NPS Score Improvement
50%
increase since launch
Zola company-wide
Registry Product Offering
50000gifts
total available
Zola registry
Survey Frequency
1per month
optimal cadence
NPS survey outreach