Teddy, founder of Fizz, shares how a side project at Stanford exploded into one of the fastest-growing Gen Z social platforms. From rejecting VC money at first to eventually raising $40M, Teddy explains how focusing on students’ needs fueled growth. This episode dives into product-market fit, the power of community launches, and building without chasing money.

Founder profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-solomon-85a183188/

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HIGHITES

Raising $40M for a Gen Z social app

Stanford launch took off instantly

Building without chasing money

Saying no to VC money at first

The real launch: summer 2021 at Stanford

From Stanford success to nationwide phenomenon