5 Steps To Make Your First Million - Arnaud P Lucas and Harry Sardinas

In this video, Harry Sardinas interviews a tech executive who shares his journey from France to the United States, his experiences in various tech startups, and his role in scaling companies like TripAdvisor and Wayfair. The guest discusses the challenges of balancing tech development with sales and marketing, especially in startups, and emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and being agile. The conversation also highlights the significance of having a strong, complementary team and a robust network for success. Additionally, the speakers emphasize the necessity of a strong company culture that promotes transparency, feedback, and shared ownership, and they discuss the evolving landscape of investment, noting that investors are now more discerning and focused on viable products. The video concludes with a call to action for potential customers and investors to engage with Wanderoo, a profitable and remote-only company.

About Arnaud Lucas

With over two decades of experience harnessing technology to drive business outcomes, I am a seasoned leader with expertise in spearheading large-scale transformations and steering organizational turnarounds across diverse industries, from startups to established enterprises. A staunch advocate for ownership, transparency, and diversity, I thrive in dynamic environments that foster innovation and risk-taking, where my technical prowess and action-oriented approach come to the fore. With a background in Computer Science from Université de Technologie de Compiègne and McGill University, I am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge, share my expertise, and connect with like-minded individuals who share my passion for leveraging technology to bring about positive change in the world.

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00:00 Introduction

00:40 Guest Introduction

01:24 Early Career in Texas

02:59 Move to Boston

03:15 Tech Startups Experience

07:07 Working at TripAdvisor and Wayfair

08:12 Joining Wondero

09:30 Impact of COVID-19

10:47 Challenges in Tech Startups

12:21 Balancing Tech and Sales

18:02 Role of AI in Software Development

21:49 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

32:17 Importance of Diverse Perspectives

32:39 Problem Solving and Innovation

33:00 Advice for Founders

33:16 Investor Expectations

33:52 AI and Market Bubbles

34:17 Startup Culture

36:46 Company Overview

38:01 Funding and Market Trends

39:01 Closing Remarks

About The Hosts

Harry Sardinas

Exponential Business Growth Strategist,

Empowerment, Leadership & Public Speaking Coach

Harry Sardinas is an Exponential Business Growth Strategist, Empowerment, Leadership, Public Speaking and Business Coach living in London, Influencer with 283,000+ followers, Events Organizer-connecting investors and entrepreneurs with opportunities. Harry helps companies to turn their products into global brands from the stage and he mentors tech companies and businesses to Get Pitch Ready and Investment Ready.

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