
We Live to Build Our AWS Bill Hit $95000/Month. Here's How We Halved It.
Could your cloud costs be silently destroying your startup's profitability? This is a case study on that exact problem. Our AWS Bill Hit $95000/Month. Here's How We Halved It. Nick Jordan, CEO of the data-intensive startup Narrative.io, shares the unfiltered story of how his company's cloud costs spiraled out of control and the diligent process they used to get them back in line. This is a masterclass in efficiency for tech founders. You'll learn the step-by-step story of how they cut their AWS bill in half while simultaneously doubling revenue, dramatically improving their gross margin. The conversation also covers other "salty" truths about the unglamorous, real-world challenges of being a CEO. Check out the company: https://narrative.io
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - I Never Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur
06:14 - A CEO's Confession: "This Job Isn't Fun"
09:16 - Why I'm a "Wartime CEO" Who Likes the Pain
15:39 - The Moment Our AWS Bill Hit $95,000 in One Month
18:36 - How We Halved Our Cloud Costs While Doubling Revenue
24:50 - The "Jack of All Trades, Master of None" CEO Dilemma
28:03 - The Dream: A 3-Week Vacation With No Tech
31:21 - The Hardest Thing for Me to Do as a CEO
34:38 - My #1 Piece of Advice: Don't Listen to Anyone
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