Mahyad Ghassemibouyaghchi is the Co-Founder & CEO of SigmaOS. A Y Combinator backed startup that is looking to change how you interact with the internet with their new Mac browser app.

Seven years ago, Mahyad moved to the UK from Iran with nothing. He was rejected from interviews, fired from jobs & built 2 failed startups. Now he is the CEO of one of London's hottest startups. His story is a masterclass in resilience & self belief.

Timestamps:

01:24 Sigma OS Elevator Pitch

03:26 Facing Rejections

06:05 Having a thick skin

08:17 Mahyad's Failed Startups

10:17 Mahyad's Goals

12:04 How did the idea for Sigma OS happen?

17:09 The Subscription Business Model

19:58 Managing ADHD

26:45 Going through Y Combinator

31:43 The Best Piece of Advice From YC

33:36 What is the best feature of Sigma OS?

34:41 The importance of user feedback

40:54 Why are Iranians in London so succesful?

46:46 Raising $4 Million after YC

49:16 Sigma OS Growth

50:13 Will Sigma OS raise more money?

52:02 Mahyad's Personal Life Ambition

54:20 How much did you have to sacrifice to get here?

56:52 Do you drink?

59:23 London Startup Scene

01:02:23 Who are the best startups atm?

01:04:20 Dealing with competition

01:05:59 Staying mission focused

Mahyad:

https://beta.sigmaos.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahyad-ghassemi/

https://twitter.com/MahyadGhassemi

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