Behind The Scenes: My VC Investor Meeting - Building a Billion $ Company (Episode 2)

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jayhoovy

jayhoovy

11 ай бұрын

This is a live, behind-the-scenes of my Q1 2023 Board Meeting with my lead VC investor, Eurie Kim at Forerunner Ventures.
I flew to San Fransisco for this meeting and vlogged the entire thing. We met up with our investors at Forerunner and sat down for a 2-hour board meeting discussing topics like our current financials, struggles with hiring, and whether we should raise more VC funding or not.
There's some major unlocks in this one, so be sure to watch to the end to hear all of the great conversations we had!
In this series. I will be documenting the full process of what it's like running a startup, and you'll get to watch live as I figure out how to get us from $25 Million to $1 Billion.
Specifically in this episode, we talk about:
- What we're expecting from this meeting
- How we've prepped for the meeting
- Meeting the Team at Forerunner
- Whether or not we should fund-raise
- Who we should hire
- How to deal with burnout
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@upstartfenix
@upstartfenix 10 ай бұрын
The female vc was so kind, so patient, so willing to discuss, so counter intuitive in a positive way. I’ve got many a beef with vc, but she was actually secretive to the discussion.
@upstartfenix
@upstartfenix 10 ай бұрын
Accretive*
@codingnewbiechannel
@codingnewbiechannel 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for maintaining this level of transparency in your business, John. These peeks behind the curtain always provide a serious level of both insight and entertainment. Keep crushing it!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! What other aspects of the biz building journey would you want to see? Gonna turn you from Newbie to Expert :)
@lucasamadsen
@lucasamadsen 9 ай бұрын
@@jayhoovy Give us a compilation of interview sections (ofc you need ppl approval, but it would be awesome)
@kuzimutonga1225
@kuzimutonga1225 9 ай бұрын
I’d love to see a video series on product differentiation and product driven growth at Stan
@vitaliidodonov2403
@vitaliidodonov2403 11 ай бұрын
This vid says a lot about how we compete. We don’t compete on information - all numbers/ideas are true. We compete on execution - that’s what we are the best in the world at and why we win 🏆
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Luv u ❤️
@zikorachukwuka
@zikorachukwuka 4 ай бұрын
Yeah was a bit worried if you are not giving competitors too much insights into how your business is doing.
@sylrider
@sylrider 10 ай бұрын
I don’t think there are many CEOs out there that will be as genuine and honest about what they are going through! Really inspiring!
@bharatbhaskaronkarnath
@bharatbhaskaronkarnath 11 ай бұрын
never i would have imagined, that i could get a glimpse of what a vc meeting in a startup would look like or even a behind of scene, thank you for this love for India would love to see more videos like this
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Grateful that you're here for the journey Bharat! Excited to see what you build in India!
@josephkurosky6073
@josephkurosky6073 11 ай бұрын
"If you aren't willing to bring in leaders then you can't grow the company." Sometimes the most simple advice is the best advice.
@elibutters3484
@elibutters3484 11 ай бұрын
I'm absolutely loving this series so far. I want to build my own startup one day and this level of transparency is insane, really really inspiring man!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
One day when you're atop the mountain of success with your own startup, let me know Eli! Would be the best gift in the world to hear that I helped inspire you to achieve your dreams!
@adamoconnell7744
@adamoconnell7744 9 ай бұрын
This is absolutely incredible. As a $3m ARR start up, this hits home on sooo many levels. Please keep this going.
@yetardo10M
@yetardo10M 9 ай бұрын
Hi John, new sub from Ghana here. I love and appreciate the series. The videos have inspired me to double down on my startup idea. I'll be following keenly. Thank you❤
@LivingInSaltLakeCity
@LivingInSaltLakeCity 11 ай бұрын
This was awesome. Love the behind the scenes, as well as the emotional authenticity of fears, feelings, etc.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Utah king 👑 🫡
@philaraujopm
@philaraujopm 10 ай бұрын
Inspired by what you do and how transparent you are with everything you do! Nice series.
@user-florin
@user-florin 11 ай бұрын
Wowww 🤯. This was the most entertaining business presentation I have seen so far. Amazing video, John. Would love to see more content on this topic from you.
@mattlau
@mattlau 11 ай бұрын
goldmine of information. awesome transparency and breakdown of your pursuit. Thank you!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful Matt! Excited to see what you accomplish on your own journey!
@easonjiang3150
@easonjiang3150 10 ай бұрын
absolutely amazing! Cannot find such content anywhere else. Good luck to both of you!
@djdiscopapi
@djdiscopapi 2 ай бұрын
I have been consuming some of your content for several weeks now and I found this to be very insightful. Thank you for sharing J
@anthonykouch8958
@anthonykouch8958 11 ай бұрын
another great watch! loving this series and the amount of effort you're putting on this! very motivating
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Anthony! Cheers sir!
@crsmth
@crsmth 11 ай бұрын
Would be great to see more of this style of content. If you do decide to raise, for example, take us on the journey!
@Blashmack
@Blashmack 11 ай бұрын
I felt it when you presented the cash burn. But I also felt the energy flowing that your team can execute, deliver and land this plane. Good luck!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
gonna land this plane for you vaguevoices!!! Excited to see where the journey takes us and glad to have you along for the ride!
@stupord
@stupord 11 ай бұрын
wow I cant believe how transparent this is. I always have that the thought that the startup world is cutthroat
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
it is - we're just pioneering a new path :) kindness is king
@Bunny-mx1fm
@Bunny-mx1fm 11 ай бұрын
Completely agree on your points about the future and love the transparency!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Bunny! See ya in the next episode
@hanznathanpo
@hanznathanpo 11 ай бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say thank you so much for this content! I'm in high school and I've always wanted to start a company; it's super interesting and inspirational to have a firsthand look at the inner workings of a startup with such well made videos. Best of luck with Stan!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Of course!! You’re starting out so early being in high school! You’re going to accomplish so much with all the time you have!
@SheldonMB
@SheldonMB 11 ай бұрын
This is an awesome video! I’ve been watching your content for a few weeks now and the transparency and authenticity is super inspiring! Keep it up!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Sheldon! See ya in the next episode!
@Christine4321_
@Christine4321_ 11 ай бұрын
This was so raw and transparent and whatever hard decisions you make moving forward, I wish you the absolute best! Thank you for taking your viewers on this amazing journey with you. I am so proud of you!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Christine!! This is literally my face right now reading your comment 🥺🥹 - wishing you the very best rest of your week!
@Unhealthy867
@Unhealthy867 11 ай бұрын
Love what u do! We need more creators like that
@ItsShortt
@ItsShortt 11 ай бұрын
The transparency you have is really inspiring. Being able to voice yourself to someone who has that much power can be so intimidating. Really appreciate you putting this content out there for other entrepreneurs🤠
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Excited to see what you build Short!! Really happy to hear that putting this content out there can help you too
@albertom3102
@albertom3102 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey man, it’s SO COOL and motivating
@haowang8975
@haowang8975 11 ай бұрын
Amazing content. Many thanks for providing us access into a space normally excluded from public view. Felt amazing to see the human aspects of a principal at a leading VC firm and humanize the whole experience. Thanks again for demystifying the interactions.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
That's what I'm here for Hao! Hoping it can help you in your own journey! Cheers!
@RhedgeBallesteros
@RhedgeBallesteros 2 ай бұрын
Getting really interesting to know the people behind Stan! I believe in your product and hope for your success!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 2 ай бұрын
Awww thank you so much for the kind words Rhedge! I believe in you too and wishing you all the best!!!
@thevcfactory
@thevcfactory 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for being transparent, I’ll use this video to make the VCs and Aspiring VCs I train aware of how investors manage Board meetings. I thought it’s quite obvious your VC pushes you to raise funds as it’s the Silicon Valley model, but I also appreciate what she said about not believing that just taking a break will remove the causes for burnout. The exhaustion you feel, John, is a symptom and not a cause (although research shows that the relationship between depression and lack of sleep is bidirectional). Looking through your impostor syndrome is a good place to start. Psychologists have found that the lack of job fit (perceiving you don’t have what it takes to do the job) is a factor in the burnout syndrome. I’m going to drop a detailed post on these issues next week, underpinned by years of research for a Doctorate in Business Administration. I’ll pin it at the top of this page: thevcfactory.com/all-our-posts/
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the thoughtful words! Definitely bidirectional between exhaustion but also true life alignment - I'm working through the former so I can figure out the latter! And yes! Definitely incentive misalignment between VCs and a founder's health!
@marcopaz-solano6770
@marcopaz-solano6770 11 ай бұрын
I've been following along quietly from the sidelines, but this video, in particular, really struck a chord. Other videos have been solidly real, but this one took transparency to a whole other level. Brilliant! I've looked at your jobs notion site and unfortunately, I (1 year out of college, in consulting) still don't have enough experience for any of the positions ... hopefully, amount of experience required changes someday. We're the hungriest of the bunch, and I personally would LOVE to join the Stan team. Looking forward to the next video!
@crsmth
@crsmth 11 ай бұрын
It's a fair point. When hiring ex-consultants, there's a balance between ensuring they have stayed in their roles for a sufficient amount of time to pick-up and apply the proprietary IP (frameworks, assets etc), but not become institutionalised and oftentimes burnt-out
@petermwambura9985
@petermwambura9985 11 ай бұрын
You're doing amazingly well, John. Running a start-up is no easy feat. I'm pretty sure Stan will be a unicorn.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words of support Peter! I think there’s a solid chance we get there too! Excited to see what you yourself accomplish too!
@petermwambura9985
@petermwambura9985 11 ай бұрын
@@jayhoovy ❤
@tiagojoaoollo5703
@tiagojoaoollo5703 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your transparency here. Couldn't be more excited about this series.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Me too Tiago :) excited to see your own journey!
@joebo9663
@joebo9663 11 ай бұрын
This takes building in the public to a whole new level. Thanks guys 😊
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
You got it Joebo! See ya in the next episode!
@michaeldruce9930
@michaeldruce9930 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the transparency! What a weird world we live in.
@thecristopher1013
@thecristopher1013 11 ай бұрын
This is amazing! I wish you both the BEST!!!! You guys are truly champs ❤
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
You’re the best Chris!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
@ashimaadventures
@ashimaadventures 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for recording this. This was insightful and very honest.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Of course Ashima! Thanks for your support! Cheers!
@stevenphung
@stevenphung 11 ай бұрын
Another great vid! Love this type of "in the board room" type of content. Keep it up!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the support Steven! Will make sure to vlog the board room dynamics going fwd!
@eitayaltman2058
@eitayaltman2058 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Love it! Good luck guys!!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Eitay!! See ya in the next episode!
@MindYoBusiness
@MindYoBusiness 11 ай бұрын
This is so cool. I’m going through something similar with my startup and love seeing this
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
You’ve got this fam!! I believe in you
@captnphilip
@captnphilip 11 ай бұрын
Building my own startup was one of the hardest things I have ever done, and the level of anxiety and pressure only increased significantly after we raised our first round. This was great. Thanks for sharing behind the scenes. I’m excited for the next one! Good luck guys.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Cheers Philip! Any feedback as you watch the journey always look fwd to hearing it!
@thomasrenaudin5408
@thomasrenaudin5408 9 ай бұрын
Amazing content. Thank you 🙏
@sleigh-the-programmer
@sleigh-the-programmer 11 ай бұрын
I'm a pre-seed technical cofounder in a B2B AI SaaS company, also a first time founder. Unfortunately accelerators put a heavy focus on repeat founders and avoid first timers. Here's hoping I can live vicariously through this vlog and sound less like a first timer during these VC interviews lol. Best of luck to y'all! Can't wait to see what's next
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Keep building - you'll crush it and the Accelerators will wish they funded you!
@Littlestephy29
@Littlestephy29 11 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the transparency and insight! Echoing what the other comments say -- you really humanized the experience of building a startup and this was really meaningful to watch.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words SDP! Hoping to share both the ups and very real downs with you for the whole journey - hope it can inspire on your own journey! Cheers
@Littlestephy29
@Littlestephy29 11 ай бұрын
@@jayhoovy It definitely is!! cheers!
@AbbreviatedGod
@AbbreviatedGod 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video man. I can totally relate to this. Love your authenticity and the way you operate with your mindset. All the best bro. Lets fight together!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Let's fight together Jayshen! Appreciate the kind words and glad to have you on the journey!
@MatthewM214
@MatthewM214 11 ай бұрын
Cant wait too see the first billion dollar company to document from the first day to the end
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
yessir! and you get to say you were there from the beginning Matthew!
@jason_czar
@jason_czar 11 ай бұрын
this channel is about to grow pretty fast - haven’t seen anything like it. Keep it up!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate it Jason! Hope to see ya in the next episode!
@fabiojonathanarifin1
@fabiojonathanarifin1 11 ай бұрын
Your content is incredibly informational, thank you Jay!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the support so much! See you in the next video!
@3DPrinterAcademy
@3DPrinterAcademy 10 ай бұрын
Cant wait for episode 3! These are my favorite vids on the channel by far.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Glad to hear man! Next episode coming out soon!!! And just filmed a fun one at VidCon
@bearandren
@bearandren 11 ай бұрын
Damn, that last part with the scales makes total sense. Never thought about it like that. You guys telling stans story is my current top 3 youtube channels. Rooting for you!🥰
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Right!!?!? She blew my mind with the metaphor
@creatorollie
@creatorollie 11 ай бұрын
This content is super transparent and I’m excited to see this journey. Love it
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Oliver! Will keep trying to be as transparent as possible and bring you along for the whole journey! See ya in the next episode!
@sputnik8543
@sputnik8543 11 ай бұрын
This is some really cool content - keep it coming. John its right you feel scared if the mission is big - anything small enough not to scare you isn’t a problem worth working on
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Great perspective Sach! You’re right - anything worth having comes with hard work
@Kermitgene
@Kermitgene 10 ай бұрын
Gosh. Thank you for showing vulnerability. It makes you more likeable! I’m a fan .
@DJ0305
@DJ0305 9 ай бұрын
Why have I discovered this channel just now?! Subscribed & will binge watch all your videos + all future ones 🫡
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 9 ай бұрын
welcome DJ!!! Appreciate you joining the journey this early :)
@chesswarlock9384
@chesswarlock9384 10 ай бұрын
Hey Jay, you doing great and I think your optimistic attitude is amazing. Keep it up!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Wish I had more time to play chess!!
@justiceessiel6123
@justiceessiel6123 11 ай бұрын
You are killing it. Learning alot from you guys. Are you open to seeing my MVP. I want to know what to do next
@incyphe
@incyphe 10 ай бұрын
I'm an middle age guy, but I've learned so much from just watching some of your videos. Thank you for the great content.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Cheers! The beauty of life is we’re never too old to keep learning :)
@BrandinHirsch
@BrandinHirsch 11 ай бұрын
Wow! This was a crazy level of transparency. Subscribed!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Wow! Appreciate you Brandin! Welcome to the fam!
@kbgsalla1439
@kbgsalla1439 11 ай бұрын
Love the content I always wanted to start a startup but don’t really kno how to start or where to get investors or user love to see someone that doesn’t have it all figured out but is taking action n learning as they go
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Heck ya - I'm excited to see what ya build one day Solomon! See ya in the next episode!
@marciplan
@marciplan 10 ай бұрын
this was really good! best of luck to y'all :)
@icecreamyolama5568
@icecreamyolama5568 11 ай бұрын
Amazing video❤❤ thank you Would love more vids like these❤❤❤
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
More to come Yolama! Cheers and thank you for the kind words
@DrWAS101
@DrWAS101 11 ай бұрын
What an awesome insight into the startup company and the thoughts and operations involved in it!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Dr! 🫡
@giannizamora7247
@giannizamora7247 11 ай бұрын
This channel will blow up, calling it now. This is incredibly insightful thank you!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you Gianni! I appreciate the kind words and am excited to see your own journey!
@atangbingana283
@atangbingana283 11 ай бұрын
Jay - You & Vitalii should've hugged at the end to seal that moment!😂 Great to see you have an LP like Eurie that you can confide in and be yourself. Good content bro! Subbed for the culture.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Atang! Yes - Vitalii is always there to support as my partner in this. See you in the next video!
@cowboybebop2648
@cowboybebop2648 11 ай бұрын
Awesome content and very insightful behind the scene ! keep up the good work Jay and enjoy the journey 📈
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you cowboy bebop! Maybe when the journey gets a little more chill I can finally watch this anime series haha.
@holyfreakinguacamole
@holyfreakinguacamole 10 ай бұрын
Take that weekend and then grow that team! You've come this far - time to level up!
@huntr_
@huntr_ 10 ай бұрын
It is so cool to just watch how a start up really works. Keep going John, you got this. When you feel burnt out just think of the 1000s of creators you are helping to change their life. That is what I do to fire me up to edit even when i'm burnt out. Can't wait to see this company and channel grow together.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
D'aww thank you so much Huntr! I really appreciate the kind words - I'm actually editing a video right now where I talk about my burn out - and that that mission of all the Creators were helping is really what drives me forward.
@BuffPomsky
@BuffPomsky 10 ай бұрын
Excited to see your journey of pursuing your passion. Subscribed!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Awww thank you so much SpiritsofSouls! Appreciate you being along for the journey this early!
@liamwalton6991
@liamwalton6991 10 ай бұрын
This series is so cool. Seeing the behind the scenes of creating a SaaS business is so entertaining! Keep it up guys!!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Liam for the kind words! Appreciate you joining in on the journey this early!
@kevinhorntasch4464
@kevinhorntasch4464 10 ай бұрын
I just love this channel, the coolness and sympathetic of you John - wish you all the best of luck to achive your goal buddy, you truly earn it! Greetings from Germany
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Kevin! Seeing your message makes me want to achieve it even more to make you proud! Will have to visit Germany soon :)
@monkeyycoollay32
@monkeyycoollay32 11 ай бұрын
This is golden content thank you
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Imp! You're golden!!!
@senzz97
@senzz97 10 ай бұрын
Great show man! Keep it up.
@paulohero
@paulohero 11 ай бұрын
Hey Jay, here are some thoughts: - your growth is great, but 12% churn is a bit high, and it can be dangerous. Spend Q2 trying to drop this number to 8% and Q3 to 6%. Ideally, SMB needs to be bellow 5%. A healthy churn is 3% max. - your investor is right: the growth is nice but it can fluctuate. 12% MoM on a 2.5M ARR is great, another reason to fix churn so you’re in a good place when growth might get stuck. - fundraising in 2023 is not a good idea, better to focus on execution and think about raising series A in early 2024. Your cash position is good, 2 years runway. Just make sure that you’re default alive, which seems to be the case. - it’s going to be tough to hire experienced execs now, maybe a Head of Marketing is a great idea to help with demand Gen. Don’t go for for VP, but for Director level. When you raise A, then hire other leaders per each function. - make sure you manage your burn out, the company is too early to replace you. Push to at least series A, you’re so close. Keep it up, brother. ❤
@emilymn4468
@emilymn4468 4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for sharing.
@alinatoichubaeva8877
@alinatoichubaeva8877 11 ай бұрын
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing insights!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for supporting with your kind words and joining along for the journey!
@Explaineverything21
@Explaineverything21 11 ай бұрын
You guys are such an inspiration, hope to see you more succesful soon.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much OG! Hope to see your success soon as well :)
@Explaineverything21
@Explaineverything21 11 ай бұрын
@@jayhoovy hello sir please check your LinkedIn also I have sent you a connection request to
@TheAdiRao101
@TheAdiRao101 11 ай бұрын
Major props for being that transparent about impostor syndrome to the investor and showing us too. Not sure how many CEO's would be willing to swallow their pride and admit that in order to figure out what's best for the company moving forward.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Aditya! I'm truly in the muck of it and struggling a bit (but coming out of it now and seeing some clarity of what might be best for the company) - thanks for supporting the journey!
@thespur2522
@thespur2522 11 ай бұрын
Hello John. Firstly being a first time founder myself, I will always have the greatest respect for anyone that takes the leap and decides to build a company from scratch. I have worked on my startup for the last 3 years and we still haven't launched. Almost everything that could be thrown our way has been. We have experienced difficulties that could have ended a lot of startups before they even had a chance to really begin. From facing off a multi billion dollar company in trademark court, and eventually winning. To delaying the building of our app because our developers were now in the middle of a warzone. To so many other things. And yes it has been difficult and there have been times where I was tired and burned out dealing with everything. But I never once thought about no longer being the ceo and passing it over to someone else. Along with your co founder or co founders. It's your vision. You cannot delegate your vision to somebody else. You may need to hire someone to deal with all the non visionary day to day stuff. But stepping away is a mistake. You have to decide though. Is building a company and potentially a unicorn really what you want. Or are you more in love with the idea and this is just your new shiny thing that has your attention for now. And I have not fundraised. My co founder and i have bootstrapped everything so far. However what investor is going to see that you may want to hire a new ceo and want to give you 5 to 10 million dollars or more. They will think that your heart is not in it, and you're asking them to believe in the vision. Without the lead visionaire running the show. Now you're going to get a lot of positive comments on here. And rightly so. But most of them will not know what it's like to be in the startup space. If this is really what you want. Keep on the path. Keep going. But what do I know. Just a random guy in the comment section. And atleast you have launched bro. I'm still in dock.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the thoughtful response! This is definitely the struggle I’m dealing with - do I actually want to build a $bn company? Will all the stress and pressure that comes with it actually make me happier? I know that I care deeply about our mission and empowering millions to pursue their dreams - but I don’t really want the wealth and fame that come with it. I don’t have my answer yet - but you’re going to see my back and forth struggles live through this journey. Thank you again for the fellow founder perspective!
@thespur2522
@thespur2522 11 ай бұрын
I look forward to watching your journey. And I think most times I don't know if we ever really get the complete concrete solution that ends up being the one that leads to true contentment. I see it as just different sets of trade offs. I have things that I would like to do in the future. Not necessarily for only my own gain. And I have come to the realisation that those things are far easier done if I have a successful company and can have the resources needed to be able to affect real change. It's not easy bro. The inner conflict and turmoil more often than not will remain with us on this walk. But I have found it easier knowing I have a goal that is outside of myself, and have to have that singular determination to keep the focus on the end point. While simultaneously just taking each day as it comes. Hopefully it will be enough. Take care and I and many others on here can't wait for your next installment.
@themeniacs7376
@themeniacs7376 11 ай бұрын
Loved the video
@wafflepiffle
@wafflepiffle 10 ай бұрын
a next-level transparency that's truly inspiring
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
appreciate you Feldmand! thanks for being along for the journey!
@Charles-lp3gj
@Charles-lp3gj 11 ай бұрын
Amazing to see your path
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words Charles! Cheers!
@contxmedia4935
@contxmedia4935 10 ай бұрын
More of this! 🙌
@legotron369
@legotron369 11 ай бұрын
I am not in the room but can already sense the amount of pressure and stress you are carrying on your shoulders. Good luck man!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Oleg! The support means a ton! Hope to see ya in the next episode!
@mujtahidhasan7473
@mujtahidhasan7473 10 ай бұрын
Wow John! Your videos are so good. Why is this channel not getting recommended to everyone!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Ha! Thank you so much! We're still in the early days of the channel so I appreciate you being this early in the journey!
@AnnaSabinoCoaching
@AnnaSabinoCoaching 11 ай бұрын
So cool to see the behind the scenes of Stan!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Anna! Hoping the BTS can help you in your own journey too! Cheers!
@drgLACity
@drgLACity 10 ай бұрын
Good job for being 1000% transparent! Admitting to feeling “imposter syndrome” is the right step to not being an imposter. Bravo. Many people are too scared to admit it, but everyone experiences some form of imposter syndrome in their journey. It’s ok, this is where you will find deep personal growth. You’re a brand new baby founder learning how to build a product and run a business like a baby chick learning to fly. You will grow into those wings as a byproduct of searching out solutions and trial and error and then one day you will soar! Keep up the good work! Keep being transparent…it’s a sign of courage. Courage is doing something even though you ARE scared. It’s ok to be scared. You’re gonna be alright 🙏🏼✝️
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Awww I appreciate the kind words and perspective! It’s definitely scary but a worthwhile journey 🙏
@vincentp.8337
@vincentp.8337 7 ай бұрын
wow amazing content !!!!🤩
@tenzinnorsang9727
@tenzinnorsang9727 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for uploading this ❤. Stan will be big soon
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
appreciate your kind words a ton Tenzin! thanks for being along for the ride! ❤❤❤
@siddhantswaroop6057
@siddhantswaroop6057 11 ай бұрын
i love the transparency
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
I love the support Siddhant! See ya in the next episode!
@chrisng3741
@chrisng3741 11 ай бұрын
This content is INCREDIBLE, can't wait to see you blow up 📈📈
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Chris - you're INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for the support!
@kevinshin7131
@kevinshin7131 11 ай бұрын
Hey man, you just inspired me to take my group's project idea seriously. We're continuing it over the summer and I wasn't entirely stoked over it, but we're excited to see where it'll go.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Good luck! And worst case - it doesn’t work out and you learn a ton from it :)
@AfzalHussein
@AfzalHussein 11 ай бұрын
Solid series man! Great vid :D
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Afzal! Appreciate the support 🫡🫡🫡
@nikhilsehgal2322
@nikhilsehgal2322 11 ай бұрын
Wow this was an awesome behind the scenes look!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Nikhil! Wishing you a great week!
@mejirayu2363
@mejirayu2363 11 ай бұрын
You guys are inspiring
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
you inspire me to keep making great content! thanks for supporting!
@MB-tz7by
@MB-tz7by 11 ай бұрын
love these behind the scenes look, awesome content man
@MB-tz7by
@MB-tz7by 11 ай бұрын
she is giving major tiger mom vibes, jay says he needs a bit of a rest, she goes oh hell no!🤣
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
she's the best hahahaha - we joke that Jason is our nice white dad.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
appreciate you a ton MB!
@flamebows5814
@flamebows5814 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, yet again, for inspiring all of us immigrant kids who want to make a difference in the world. I'm also a UNC (gdtbath) student so I feel connected to your story. You're the most honest and genuine person in the industry - I can't wait to follow you and Vitalii along for years to come and mention that I was there from the beginning (:
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Go Heels!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words and support. Excited to see what you yourself accomplish! ❤️
@tylerTaaca1
@tylerTaaca1 11 ай бұрын
Another Dub video, super insightful!
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Tyler! Any specific subjects or topics you want me to cover?
@BrennanMurphy
@BrennanMurphy 8 ай бұрын
12:35 articulated incredibly well
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 8 ай бұрын
right?!? I still think about her example all the time
@RodSS10
@RodSS10 11 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work my guy! 🙌🙌
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Rodrigo! Thank you for the support!
@kenny0626
@kenny0626 11 ай бұрын
love it
@jackwilliamburgess
@jackwilliamburgess 11 ай бұрын
Any crowdfunding rounds planned in the near-future? Would be great to have observers / viewers / even creators who use Stan, to invest alongside the VC's in your journey Best regards Jack
@jessemurdock2406
@jessemurdock2406 11 ай бұрын
You're amazing. Thank you. Also, you sold me ... Free trial = started.
@jayhoovy
@jayhoovy 11 ай бұрын
Ha! No need to be sold! If Stan ends up being a great fit for your needs, awesome! If not, no worries at all! But I can guarantee it's the best product of its kind in the market ;)
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