Now We Build - Chris Wickson on building and exiting Akkroo

In this conversation, Chris Wickson shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the launch of his first business, RMP, during university. He discusses the challenges and successes of scaling the business, the transition to a new venture, A Crew, and the lessons learned along the way. Chris emphasizes the importance of focus, iteration, and leveraging experience as a repeat founder. He also introduces his latest venture, Real Flow, which aims to revolutionize B2B marketing through interactive video content. The conversation highlights key strategies for growth, the significance of team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of go-to-market efforts.
𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
entrepreneurship, startup journey, business growth, go-to-market strategy, video marketing, team dynamics, funding, scaling, early-stage startups, repeat founders
𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬
• Starting a business in university offers unique advantages.
• Building a team with complementary skills is crucial.
• Focus on a specific market to drive growth.
• Iterate on go-to-market strategies based on customer feedback.
• Investing in video content can enhance marketing efforts.
• Repeat founders have an advantage in networking and experience.
• Understanding your customer is key to product development.
• Early-stage startups should avoid chasing too many tools.
• Consistency in sales and marketing efforts leads to success.
• Engaging with the right personas can accelerate growth.
𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬
• From RMP to Real Flow: A Journey of Innovation
• Building Businesses: Lessons from RMP and A Crew
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬
"There's never a better time to start than university."
"We were very naive, we knew nothing about technology."
"We started generating a little bit of revenue."
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
00:00 The Journey Begins: Launching RMP
03:04 Scaling and Team Dynamics
05:58 Transitioning to a Crew: Identifying New Opportunities
08:52 Raising Capital: The Growth Journey
11:59 Strategies for Growth: Achieving 100% Year-on-Year
14:58 Lessons Learned: Focus and Iteration in Go-to-Market
18:06 Real Flow: A New Venture in Video Marketing
21:09 Building on Experience: The Advantages of Being a Repeat Founder
23:55 Navigating the Market: Finding the Right Customer Fit
26:52 Conclusion: Connecting with Chris Wickson
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