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163 - She SKIPPED COLLEGE to Build a Startup During the Pandemic! Amanda Cua Reveals Her Journey
In this captivating episode, Adrian and Amanda Cua discuss her unexpected decision to skip college and embark on an entrepreneurial journey during the pandemic.
Amanda shares how she utilised a gap year to create a successful newsletter company, BackScoop, in Southeast Asia.
She delves into the challenges she faced, the strategies she used to grow her subscriber base, her thoughts on the media landscape, and her experiences with impostor syndrome.
Tune in to learn about Amanda's inspiring journey and get valuable insights on building a startup from scratch.
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Amanda Cua is a Filipino entrepreneur known for founding Backscoop, a popular newsletter focused on Southeast Asian tech and business news. She started the newsletter after deciding not to pursue university, aiming to provide easily digestible information on startups in the region.
Backscoop has gained a significant following, including investors and startup founders. Cua has also hosted the podcast "One More Scoop" and has been featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia" list.
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This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform simplifying global team management with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance solutions, trusted by over 35,000 businesses worldwide. Learn more at https://deel.com/adriantan.
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Who is Amanda Cua
02:00 The Evolution of BackScoop
02:48 Challenges and Inspirations
03:32 Skipping College for Entrepreneurship
04:11 The Decision Between UK and US Education
05:05 First Steps into the Startup World
08:16 Building a Network from Zero
11:23 Growth Hacking Strategies
14:16 Newsletter Evolution and Team Challenges
17:00 Challenges in Content Creation
17:59 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
22:19 Daily Routine and Health Focus
24:00 Impact of Moving to Singapore
26:37 Opportunities in New Media
33:13 Advice for Aspiring Founders
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Where to find Amanda Cua:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua/
BackScoop: https://backscoop.com
Where to find Adrian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
Website: adriantan.com.sg
📕 No More Bosses: https://amzn.asia/d/abmPxU6
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By Adrian TanIn this captivating episode, Adrian and Amanda Cua discuss her unexpected decision to skip college and embark on an entrepreneurial journey during the pandemic.
Amanda shares how she utilised a gap year to create a successful newsletter company, BackScoop, in Southeast Asia.
She delves into the challenges she faced, the strategies she used to grow her subscriber base, her thoughts on the media landscape, and her experiences with impostor syndrome.
Tune in to learn about Amanda's inspiring journey and get valuable insights on building a startup from scratch.
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Amanda Cua is a Filipino entrepreneur known for founding Backscoop, a popular newsletter focused on Southeast Asian tech and business news. She started the newsletter after deciding not to pursue university, aiming to provide easily digestible information on startups in the region.
Backscoop has gained a significant following, including investors and startup founders. Cua has also hosted the podcast "One More Scoop" and has been featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia" list.
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This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform simplifying global team management with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance solutions, trusted by over 35,000 businesses worldwide. Learn more at https://deel.com/adriantan.
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Who is Amanda Cua
02:00 The Evolution of BackScoop
02:48 Challenges and Inspirations
03:32 Skipping College for Entrepreneurship
04:11 The Decision Between UK and US Education
05:05 First Steps into the Startup World
08:16 Building a Network from Zero
11:23 Growth Hacking Strategies
14:16 Newsletter Evolution and Team Challenges
17:00 Challenges in Content Creation
17:59 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
22:19 Daily Routine and Health Focus
24:00 Impact of Moving to Singapore
26:37 Opportunities in New Media
33:13 Advice for Aspiring Founders
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Where to find Amanda Cua:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua/
BackScoop: https://backscoop.com
Where to find Adrian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
Website: adriantan.com.sg
📕 No More Bosses: https://amzn.asia/d/abmPxU6
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