What School Doesn't Teach You About Building Companies
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Builds StoryHeap, a social‑media analytics tool that automates syncing Snapchat/Instagram stories after agencies report spending an hour a day manually; validates demand with agency founder then ships an MVP in two weeks, uses a landing page plus Intercom to collect leads and feedback, tracks activity with RescueTime, hits $1M in sales in under six months, wins press (Forbes, Mashable) and declines an early acquisition offer.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and background
- 2:56Finding startup ideas
- 6:47Building the founding team
- 8:12Developing complementary skills
- 10:20Standing out in a crowded market
- 11:41Launching early and gathering feedback
- 13:50Handling ups and downs
- 14:56Finding your motivation
- 15:38Work-life harmony over balance
- 17:26Overcoming procrastination
- 18:11Making your own luck
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