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Entrepreneurs Unraveled
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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- Saeju Jeong's journey from a college dropout to a successful entrepreneur highlights the importance of resilience and perseverance.
- The success of Noom as America's leading healthcare platform shows the value of identifying a societal need and adopting a preventative approach.
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Chapter 1: A College Dropout from a Fish Town
Sajoong opens up about his family background and his decision to pursue entrepreneurship instead of a career in medicine. He shares his experience of starting a music retail business at the age of 19 and the valuable lessons he learned from that venture.
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