I failed 22 times... then I built a $2.5B Company

[@MyFirstMillionPod]

We want to make cool stuff that you actually want. Let us know here: forms.gle/4QAua1EAdQUjspr78

[@denisschonfelder4710]

I wrote my response in just under an hour 😂 and I still don't know if you guys link my email to my answer because under the input field for my email it says "Not shared". So maybe some of my ideas are not useful without some contact information.

[@ananthmanivannan8251]

Christina always seems so humble and authentic. Shaan nailed having her go deeper on some answers. Everytime a follow up came to my head, Shaan asked. Great ep.

[@Brainjoy01]

she automates compliance for large companies in HIPAA ect. makes sure when people communicate, customers and clients private medical or financial information is not shared or lost. its closer to cyber security than financial

[@1xtommy]

MFM should have a group where likeminded people get to interact, work on ideas, and find like minded individuals nearby. Hardest part of growing, is finding likeminded individuals to hang out with

[@denisschonfelder4710]

I wish there would be a gym combined with a book store and coffee shop and members are separated by interests, so you can hang out with likeminded people in a cool environment easily

[@gauravnagpal3123]

Hi Tommy , I just made the same request in the Google sheet that is part of the comments ... My comment what we need more is a way to connect this audience with each other ... Across the world .people are not different ..the thought that hit your head in US ( presuming ) was the same that I wrote sitting here in India

[@LearningArms]

Great idea! Unless MFM fans set up a discord...

[@moneymakingsim4314]

FACTS! Been tryna start a FB group, but it ended up getting spammed with a bunch of drop shipping courses and ebay flippers..🤦🏽‍♂️ Nothing wrong with those things, but some of us are into bigger business pursuits. shii crazy.

[@CircleworkTV]

RIP trends community 😭

[@robert8133]

Knowing that Shaan always brings up the pot story at 12:40 but still lets her tell it makes Shaan even more likable and endearing.

[@VickDru]

Thank you so much for this video but in these uncertain times it is more important than ever to have a solid understanding of how to manage your finances, invest wisely and navigate economic downturns. But my primary concern is how to grow my reserve of $240k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains, sure I'm all in on the long term game, but with my savings are lying waste to inflation and my portfolio losing gains everyday, I need a remedy.

[@JohnCollins-f8y]

Most people today have been having a lot of failures in investing because of poor orientation and bad experts.

[@GebahardHariman]

It's wise to seek professional guidance when building a strong financial portfolio due to it's complexity.

[@GebahardHariman]

I think I'm blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as Patricia Strain

[@BillyJohn-t7u]

Talking to an expert like Patricia Strain to reshape your portfolio is a very smart move

[@GebahardHariman]

Patricia's unique strength lies in her realistic approach which makes her different from other brokers who often set unattainable targets and fall short in delivery

[@jb_kc__]

insanely likeable woman, hadn't heard of her before now. great ep

[@bettergo18818]

10:30 is great she sheds light on the myth that it’s a process of trial and error. Make more pots! Shana you’re an awesome interviewer too; humble, inquisitive, and insightful thanks for this great video.

[@Introducing_her]

Wow what a great conversation and let me say this I have been listening to My First Million pod for a few weeks now and I can’t tell you how much better I feel about being a creative. I have struggled so long, feeling awkward or different and clearly not putting myself around like people and I am now enjoying the process. I wanted to mention that with all of the analogies that you’re giving as far as failing and even when Christina mentions, just wanting to start a book club or a website, I totally get it. There are just some things in life that I just want to do and they aren’t going to generate money but it’s always a process and the monetary value isn’t always the prize thank you so much for being that light to know that I’m on the right path and more importantly I’m doing things that I enjoy.

[@GunnarBlankenship]

So basically, what's the chance of an individual investor going against a hedge fund. Not trying to sound dull but I would like to know if I should learn about investing or let somebody else (more capable like an expert) do it for me? I came across a KZbin video where this investor was bragging about making a $100k in monthly profit. I wonder what strategies I need to apply to make such profit

[@MakaiTruong]

“I successfully invest in my own portfolio, and also follow professionals because I'm interested in their strategies. I realized I've got better at managing the trader's strategies too. “

[@MercyDaugherty431]

Best thing is to carry out extensive research and be on top of current events. Know how current events can alter share prices and apply logic over your emotions. This is what worked for me. Best of luck

[@ChanaMay]

it's all about finding the right moment to take advantage of and generate colossal profit, which is why you need to do your research.

[@01LucilleAlvarez]

"It's usually best to ignore the trend whether bullish or bearish and stick to a proper trading plan maybe from the help of a professional. I recently just started investing again so I am still in touch with the consultant that provides entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. She does all the technical analysis legwork while I go about my other businesses. You can use something else if you are the DIY type of guy, investing has no one way to do it".

[@BruceSellers422]

Could you let me know how I can get assistance from your advisor? I need help with allocating my portfolio right now.

[@aok43]

Watched all 48 mins and I still have no clue who she is or what she does. Strange interview.

[@johntube7554]

I agree with you. I am at minute 20 and got bored and started going through the comments to find out what this is about.

[@juharashid8712]

She is so strange especially way she is speaking her body language like a mentally ill person

[@Annita2024]

@@juharashid8712this is a harsh thing to say. Well she founded Vanta, just Google it!

[@miguelfernandez4051]

The same

[@Commonchaffinch2]

Funny asl, thanks for saving me the time

[@sebastianbarry7033]

Out of all the founders I've listened to, Christina reminds me of some of the authentic founders from the 00's. She's original and is pretty grounded, not making herself sound smart or transactional. I related to much of what she talked about here.

[@TasteMetrics]

I am not sure what her company does after listening. She seems like a rockstar though… very smart and thoughtful in her responses.

[@sutats]

Would've been nice to get some background information about what her business is about, you know, like the other MFM talks with other guests.

[@aimalnoman1441]

her mannerisms and the way she talks and such reminds me of jesse eizenberg in social network

[@0xandrei]

yeah..she is a reptilian just like Zuck...could be his wife easily 😅

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

yup she is a fully trained plugin.. trained by the vc industry

[@surfmarko]

Have no idea who this person is and in the first 10 mins still no idea besides USV and she learned to code.

[@JamesTouhey]

I've been a long time listener, and, I'm not sure if it's just because of where I'm currently at in my journey, but I LOVED this episode. After getting over Christina's seemingly uncomfortableness in the beginning (lots of looking down and away), her stories hit home and its been a great way to start the day. Thanks for the pod!

[@CrayonEater9845]

Interview felt completely scrambled. What are we supposed to take away from this?

[@kbhadania]

Eye contact ? I can relate 😂

[@janmotycka]

Does she have aspergers, something about her feels off. But a great interview overall.

[@Carnivore-Felix]

hahah same

[@drewsharps8179]

That's why I like her so much!

[@jhanlon8]

@@drewsharps8179why?

[@Chris-if8og]

Is she acoustic

[@Gooders478]

10 minutes of prattling and we still haven't established what she actually does. What is this, what's my line?

[@surfmarko]

Ha! I posted and just read yours. Same. Always start out with an intro

[@Wizrady]

My neck and back hurt 2 minutes in looking at her posture 😂

[@west_major]

😭

[@Ali-dn7uz]

Maybe your best episode yet, lot of actionable stuff I took away.

[@acquisitium]

beauty , brains and down to earth. What a woman!

[@brankelly1921]

Literally down to earth, she ain’t even looking up 😅

[@lauren.wynter]

Loved this episode! Christina seems so humble and likeable, thank you for introducing her to us 😊

[@BrianSchoedel]

Compliance that doesn't SOC too much. Love that! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@yanikq]

Heard a lot of hacking podcast adverts for Vanta. Frankly I am surprised to hear that this is the creator/ origin story. Cool lady. Very relatable. Appreciated this discourse. 👍

[@AbrahamAdegbola]

She elicit ADHD like Elon and I have seen majority of computer genius have ADHD , fantastic , gestures excessive , no eye contact , look down severally . She is so smart and she understood process and that’s what most youth don’t understand this days , she resume like she has normal job in a place she wasn’t expected haha , fantastic move .

[@deny3638]

Would've been nice to have more of an intro bro

[@nareshmeetei]

Christina is an incredible builder 🔥 I’m an artist turned founder and I can relate to this so well. The process is similar to making art.

[@aaront1156]

Gonna have to revisit this interview later. Not sure why. I shall return...

[@SlayNetwork]

The downs of a business are usually deeper than the highs of a business

[@malcomgreen4747]

Hi Shaan, you interrupt your guest a lot. Please let the guest talk and finish their message, and your questions should be questions short and concise, not a whole speech or a message. Sounds like the entire podcast is about you, not about your guest. Please rewatch the podcast and count how many minutes you talked and how many times you interrupt the guest

[@guillotineblade999]

For most people. After the first or second fail you are in debt that will never go away (never mind that every bank in the world, has you on a black list.) Sounds like her family background gave her advantages most people will never have.

[@whoami1980]

Shaan stepped up his fade game. Looking toight like a tiger!

[@tubopedia]

That sweater rocks.

[@WyndoMitraBuwana]

I want to hear Shaan's 8 years business story, did we have it on pod yet?

[@neerajkrishna.r2852]

Yeah. It was released 2 years ago I think. Just search the channel.

[@madrush24]

I can't do the focal fry. 😢 How nice to be able to go to a crazy expensive grad school and then do nothing but goof off for a year or two afterwards trying to figure stuff out. Sigh.

[@golfinglibrarian]

I want an interview with this ""Eric" fellow.

[@pvaldespino]

For those of us that don’t know who these people are. How about an introduction?

[@alexmacgregor]

So many insights! great pod

[@christhornham]

Great interview! Thanks!

[@rolandlundall133]

I listened, but the way you guys talk I still don't know what type of company she built. What is it she actually did.

[@Tony-hk]

All the best ❤

[@MrBSmizzle]

She’s brilliant

[@vkuse0]

always like seeing lady-founders in here 🙂.. i wanted to know How she hires and how she met her cofounder.. can u guys bring more of interesting, under-the-radar (& indie) kind of ppl on the Pod? (that no one knows of)

[@Wordisbonz]

posted an hour ago? lessgo.

[@willsims]

I like her vibe

[@PankajDoharey]

Nice format.

[@paulwisham5943]

The 38 Geary, and 5 Fulton! Yaarr!!!

[@Drackomass]

This was amazing!

[@guitarzack]

She was like Kramer from Seinfeld when he gave himself a job that he wasn’t actually hired at - hahaha awesome!

[@codecrz]

Weird in a likable way, that makes it even weirder, in a likeable way, that makes it even weirder ...

[@holistic_body_integration]

Hey guys what is the name of the book your referenced in the beginning of the video?

[@tklyte2]

I've never felt so lost and confused. Not sure what I'm watching. What does she do again? 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂😂😂

[@paulfranklin2542]

Christina is fantastic…

[@amonifinau4048]

Thank you!

[@businessloungeil]

Is there a hole in the table ? That they made by themself?😂 to hold mic

[@suecooney]

Thank you. Fascinating, wonderfully refreshing and heartening.

[@alwayzsmarter]

Paul graham likes founder mode until reaches usa gov to significantly improves things

[@atomicHabbit]

Is that typical for genius for not making eye contact?

[@MiniMaxCorp]

If I close my eyes she sounds exactly like Emma Vigeland. Just a note.

[@Edwardianschool]

Hey there, where’s the monetization link?

[@AbishaiSingh]

Who is Eric?

[@justtestingonce]

Geez, way too many ads

[@DJjussi1]

Seems like she was dancing around a few things, like not mentioning working at Dropbox.

[@JasonJohnContos]

20:32 it is discussed in detail

[@moneymakingsim4314]

No YOU are simply a terrible listener. She mentions it TWICE! Once around 20 minutes and again explaining her “Batna” and possibly going back if the startup didn’t work.

[@DJjussi1]

​@@moneymakingsim4314 she mentions it after he pulls it out. It just seems like she could have more thoughtful, transparent responses, e.g. "I got the idea about Vanta not from any of these startups i failed at... nope, I learned a lot about startups, but the idea actually came from when I was at the security team at dropbox, I finally went to work in corporate because i just needed money. I took the job in this team because i just liked the people and kind of thought security was interesting and somewhat well paying... and then I noticed this huge problem while there." She was also dancing around shaan's questions of "why security"... she could have just easily said, "I dont care about security, I just failed so much at startups that i wanted to win, and i wanted to win big - and this i believe is a big problem"

[@tigreytigrey8537]

​@@moneymakingsim4314 no no YOU!

[@chanrox69]

She sounds and looks like female version of sam Altman

[@metamoonnn]

I like that she has this smart, slouchy, disheveled, idgaf attitude/look

[@EthanMyers-he9qw]

If you’re that interested, you can find more girls like that in the homeless shelter.

[@Bob-Mann]

People worth £10am l go out with security guards where I’m from. This girl catches a public bus as a billionaire lol

[@NBAfan514]

🔥🔥 she is amazing! 🔥🔥

[@DhruvVarshneyLearningAccount]

she looks and acts so much like brian chesky.

[@Adolphout]

Thought Anna Kendrick became a billionaire

[@ARYUSops]

What up!

[@MTGameMaker]

she talk and act like the main character from the Facebook movie i cannot un see it

[@thevet2009]

No idea who this is…and painful to listen too.

[@CushRayman]

I don't believe any of this.

[@ArtAleman]

Powerful!!!!!

[@SethyFBA]

Rockstar 🤘

[@funscape23]

amazing

[@Tw0912.]

Too many ads

[@malcomgreen4747]

Im out of here. You talk more than your guest 😂

[@cag1]

why so far from the mic? :(

[@Os_-tw4ot]

Because rich people do what they like

[@CEOLife]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@antoniocollins]

6.5

[@bilkiss_bi]

Jumbled interview

[@Oilybro]

❤❤❤❤

[@SantoshPichai]

Is it a she or a he? Or a he who became a she?

[@kkhdelivery6208]

Shes crazy

[@EthanMyers-he9qw]

Crazy for Shaan. She’s just uncomfortable in the puddle she’s sitting in.

[@controlyourselfok]

in a good way

[@kylepopell3585]

Boring

[@stephenmillerPSF]

Do I sense some romantic banter in the air? 😏

[@pandalife1313]

😆😆I thought I was the only one sensing it😆, But the podcast has been really amazing. She is so intelligent

[@Nath-sn1mv]

Shes very coy 😅

[@jcjc8609]

A useless waiste of time.

[@Os_-tw4ot]

She’s very attractive in a unconventional way (nevertheless attractive) and clearly highly intelligent which makes her unique

[@EthanMyers-he9qw]

If you claim she’s “very attractive” then I think you actually just have low self esteem.

[@LeviUtah]

So she's the new Theranos

[@DanielSandoval-u4b]

I can’t believe it! All thanks to my forex stock manager, I’ve made over $66,000 in just one month! I’m so grateful for their expertise and guidance - it’s amazing to see such growth in such a short time!"

[@EricLawtonForbes]

Eric is a mythical creature and a great name! 🫣 35:54