The Challenges a Repeat Founder Faces - Tikhon Bernstam

Summary

Tikhon Bernstam, co-founder of Scribd and Parse, discusses the challenges faced by repeat founders and the importance of Y Combinator (YC) in providing support and guidance. He highlights the initial inspiration for Scribd and the pivot they made during YC. Bernstam also talks about the challenges of managing finances and living on savings, as well as the struggles of fundraising in the early days. He shares insights on launching landing pages, acquiring customers, and the merger of three entities to create Parse. Bernstam emphasizes the value of a supportive community, the importance of finding strong product-market fit, and the significance of hiring talented developers. He also discusses his experiences as an investor and offers advice for startups.

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