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Scaling to $1B: The Grit Behind Dune With Fredrik Haga


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"You can’t build the product without the team."


In this episode, Catherine sits down with Fredrik Haga, the mind behind Dune. We dive into the "Hard Truths" of being a founder: the regret of scaling too fast, the friction of government policy, and the personal habits that keep a unicorn CEO sane.


What we cover:

  • 01:32 - Spotify, Bach & Rap for deep work
  • 13:48 - Why AI isn't the real existential threat
  • 15:42 - The "Norway Exit": Why Fredrik left home to build Dune
  • 30:15 - Why building a startup is like surfing the wave
  • 38:40 - The Biggest Regret: Scaling 4x in a year


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