Failed startup to $98M raised; Thoropass’s Founder, Sam Li shares their product-market-fit journey

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English - January 24, 2024 15:59 - 22 minutes - 1 MB
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Sam Li, co-founder and CEO of Thoropass, has a rich background. His perspective on achieving product-market fit as a startup founder is rooted in resourcefulness, curiosity, and adaptability. Here are some cool parts of the episode to check out!

(00:02:18) Navigating Rookie Mistakes as a Founder

(00:07:48) The Importance of Intellectual Honesty in Pivoting

(00:12:36) Discovering Customer Pain Points for Product Market Fit

(00:19:50) Framework Thinking and Curiosity: Sam Li's Superpowers

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