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What first time foundersshould know about starting up
LessonsLearned
About me 10 years experience in high tech and startup companies Co-founder and CEO at Swayy (now SimilarWeb) Contributing writer: TNW, The Marker, Social Media Today, etc. Mentor: Google launchpad and Innonegev
Founded inlate 2012.Started as Summer
Our Story
Founded inlate 2012.Started as Summer
In 2013 pivotedto Swayy
Our Story
Our StoryFounded inlate 2012.Started as Summer
In 2013 pivotedto Swayy JoinedSimilarWeb
July 2015
2007CompanyFounded
250+EmployeesWorldwide
$65MIn Investments
So Far
7GlobalOffices
Whats a startup?
1. What its product is,2. Who its customers are,3. How to make money. Dave McClure
A 'startup' is a companythat is confused about:
Product Break things, move fast, measure everything
More features != better product
Dont fall in love with your product
WHO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS?
WHAT IS THEIR PAIN?
IS YOUR SOLUTION - THE RIGHT ONE?
Customers
$$$ vs. Users
Dont underestimate the business model
Is your solution worth paying for?
How to make money
BeingCEO
Experienc may seem overrated,its not.
FIND A MENTOR.
The importance ofbuilding the right team
Have aclear vision
Startup=
Growth
Competition is a good thing
Funding
think twice before talking to corp dev teams
There is a difference between luck and inertia
You can alwayslearn something
Share yourknowledgewith others
EMBRACEYOUR
FAILURES
Celebrate your successes
Dont neglectthe things
you care about.
Startup is a Rollercoaster
THANK YOUcontact [email protected]@ohadfrankfurt