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43: Finding the right co-founder (with Cristo Pajust)
THE GUEST
Cristo Pajust is a serial entrepreneur and digital nomad who has built an impressive career across the globe. From launching a startup through Techstars and selling it, to leading the expansion of major companies like Groupon, Revolut, and Uber, Cristo’s experience in the startup world is unparalleled. He’s also known for launching Food Panda in Asia, making it a market leader in food ordering. Now, Cristo spends his time moving from country to country working on his latest venture aimed at helping digital nomads explore Africa.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 Getting Feedback for a B2B ProductFinding users to test your product can be a challenge, especially in the B2B space. Cristo and Joel dive deep into strategies to get valuable feedback, emphasizing the importance of relentless cold outreach and the need to identify your target audience more narrowly.
💡 Dealing with a Security VulnerabilityWhat would you do if a friend found a security flaw in your product but demanded payment to reveal it? Cristo shares insights on handling such tricky situations, including the importance of transparency with your users and alternative ways to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
🔄 Finding the Right Co-FounderFinding a technical co-founder is often one of the biggest hurdles for non-technical founders. Cristo discusses how to make your startup attractive to potential co-founders, why you should lower your standards initially, and how to leverage your network effectively.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
Connect with Cristo PajustLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristopajust/
Connect with Joel Di Trapani
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/
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THE GUEST
Cristo Pajust is a serial entrepreneur and digital nomad who has built an impressive career across the globe. From launching a startup through Techstars and selling it, to leading the expansion of major companies like Groupon, Revolut, and Uber, Cristo’s experience in the startup world is unparalleled. He’s also known for launching Food Panda in Asia, making it a market leader in food ordering. Now, Cristo spends his time moving from country to country working on his latest venture aimed at helping digital nomads explore Africa.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 Getting Feedback for a B2B ProductFinding users to test your product can be a challenge, especially in the B2B space. Cristo and Joel dive deep into strategies to get valuable feedback, emphasizing the importance of relentless cold outreach and the need to identify your target audience more narrowly.
💡 Dealing with a Security VulnerabilityWhat would you do if a friend found a security flaw in your product but demanded payment to reveal it? Cristo shares insights on handling such tricky situations, including the importance of transparency with your users and alternative ways to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
🔄 Finding the Right Co-FounderFinding a technical co-founder is often one of the biggest hurdles for non-technical founders. Cristo discusses how to make your startup attractive to potential co-founders, why you should lower your standards initially, and how to leverage your network effectively.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
Connect with Cristo PajustLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristopajust/
Connect with Joel Di Trapani
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/