EP.7 How He Built $10B Startup from Nothing | Noom CEO, Saeju Jeong

May 16, 2023

Saeju Jeong, Co-founder and CEO of Noom, shares his journey from being a college dropout in South Korea to building Noom, America's leading healthcare platform. He discusses starting from scratch in NYC, the mission-driven journey of Noom, and the importance of sustaining success. He also reflects on transitioning from a fitness app to a weight loss coaching app and highlights the difference between a good company and a great company.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Choosing a Different Path and Starting a Business

01:57 • 7min

Starting a Healthcare Startup with a Tech Lead from Google

08:51 • 2min

Transition from Fitness App to Weight Loss Coaching App

10:37 • 4min

Good Company vs. Great Company

14:57 • 3min