My First Million #45 - Drones Washing Windows, Airpod Guided Tours & Mario Kart VR with Furqan Rydhan
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Feb 14, 2020 Furqan Rydhan, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Applovin, shares his incredible journey from a teenage programmer to a billion-dollar startup insider. He dives into brainstorming innovative ideas, including turning window washing into a drone service and reimagining entertainment venues like Chuck E. Cheese. The conversation explores the potential of VR and AR in entertainment, as well as leveraging AirPods for guided tours. Plus, hear his thoughts on reviving stale franchises and the unexpected profitability of mobile apps.
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Early Career Success
- Furqan Rydhan's career began with programming during the dot-com boom, earning $120k at 15.
- By 17, he built a million-dollar e-commerce business selling computer accessories.
AppLovin's Early Days
- After brief poker career, Furqan joined AppLovin, initially trying nine different ideas over three years.
- They often played FIFA all day when ideas weren't working, showing unusual work culture.
AppLovin's Pivot and Growth
- AppLovin, initially a social network for apps, pivoted to an ad product and became hugely successful.
- It demonstrated clear product-market fit and rapid growth due to effective monetization strategy.