How to Be a Venture-Backed Entrepreneur

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Gagan Biyani, CEO and co-founder of Sprig, Udemy, and Maven, about the ins and outs of entrepreneurship and building a successful company. We delved into a variety of topics, ranging from the importance of having a big vision and painting a picture of the future, to the benefits of bootstrapping versus raising venture capital. We also explored the role of passion in the workplace and the challenges that come with scaling a company. Overall, it was a fascinating conversation that shed light on the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Some topics discussed:

• The importance of having a big vision
• Painting a picture of the future
• Building momentum over time
• Bootstrapping versus raising venture capital
• The importance of passion in the work you do
• The process of scaling a company

Enjoy!