In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Topmate's founder, who turned a simple idea into a groundbreaking platform now valued at 33.3 CR! 🚀
Dive into the inspiring and eye-opening journey of the founder of Topmate, as we uncover the highs, lows, and everything in between. From starting as a BTech graduate to navigating the challenges of Schlumberger, launching multiple startups, and finally building Topmate, a platform revolutionizing how experts and professionals connect, this story is nothing short of extraordinary!
Key Takeaways:
1. The importance of resilience in entrepreneurship.
2. How to identify gaps in the market and create impactful solutions.
3. Insights into fundraising, co-founder dynamics, and building a sustainable startup.
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0:00 - About the Podcast
0:20 - Introduction
0:40 - Can you share a bit about your journey so far?
1:20 - Which branch did you specialize in during your BTech?
1:27 - When did you start working at Schlumberger?
1:31 - What period were you associated with Schlumberger?
1:34 - How would you describe your experience at Schlumberger?
2:38 - What path did you take after leaving Schlumberger in 2015?
3:54 - Why did you decide to leave your first startup?
4:26 - After your first startup didn’t succeed, what did you focus on in 2016?
5:12 - What motivated you to join a consulting firm?
5:40 - How did you secure your role at the consulting firm?
6:01 - What was your next step after the consulting firm?
6:25 - Can you tell us about the startup you launched in 2020?
7:08 - What inspired you to create Topmate?
8:14 - What key lessons did you take away from the challenges faced in your previous startups?
9:45 - How did you identify the need for a platform like Topmate?
11:19 - For Topmate, what’s more important right now-scaling or profitability?
11:46 - Can you explain the revenue model for Topmate?
12:29 - Do you think Topmate’s concept could be easily replicated?
13:27 - Did your college network from IIT contribute to building this startup?
14:13 - What is the minimum capital required to kickstart a startup?
15:06 - Could you walk us through the process of raising funds for a startup?
16:01 - Do you think there should be an age limit for offering advice to others?
17:39 - How many experts have registered on Topmate so far?
17:53 - What is the current user base on Topmate?
18:10 - What are your future plans for expanding Topmate?
18:30 - If someone is not from a Tier 1 college, how can they secure funding?
19:33 - Which type of co-founder would you prefer-someone trustworthy or someone with complementary skills?
20:36 - What key skills do you think are essential for a good founder?
21:29 - What advice would you give to aspiring startup founders?