E1010: TWiST Live! Thumbtack CEO & Co-founder Marco Zappacosta shares insights on pivoting to optimize for consumer experience, starting a company during the great recession vs. 2019, fundraising tips & the future of Thumbtack
This Week in Startups
Starting Up in a Recession
This chapter explores the founding journey of a startup during the Great Recession, detailing early struggles with securing office space and making critical funding decisions. The founders share their experiences with investor negotiations, the rollercoaster of rejections, and the vital lessons learned from feedback. Additionally, they highlight the importance of prioritizing quality investors over high valuations and the complexities surrounding early investment terms.
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