Hunters and Unicorns

The Founders Edition, Episode 7 | Varun Mohan - We wanted to be like Google!


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In this engaging conversation, Varun Mohan, CEO and Co Founder of Codeium, shares his journey of building a unicorn AI company in just three and half years.

He discusses the importance of having fun in business, the challenges of navigating the startup landscape, and the critical role of sales strategy and market fit.

Varun emphasizes the future of AI and its impact on software development, as well as Codeium's vision to revolutionize the industry. He also highlights the significance of cultural principles, lean operations, and personal motivation in driving success.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Having fun is essential in business.
  • Codeium achieved unicorn status in three years.
  • Intellectual honesty is vital for startups.
  • A product must solve real pain for customers.
  • ROI is crucial for AI products.
  • Running lean is important for sustainability.
  • It's more valuable to be adaptable than to be right.
  • Personal motivation drives success in startups.
  • Surrounding yourself with smarter people is key.
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