My First Million #135 with Rahul Vohra (Superhuman Founder) - Why He Started Superhuman and The Ideas He'd Like To See Built
Dec 9, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Rahul Vohra shares his entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Superhuman and Rapportive. He reveals the inspiration behind Superhuman and why it's thriving despite tech giants like Google. Rahul offers insights into the evolution from Rapportive to Superhuman, highlighting the premium email market's potential. He also shares personal strategies for time management and stress reduction, while suggesting innovative startup ideas that listeners might explore. Get ready for a dose of entrepreneurial wisdom!
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Rapportive at Airbnb
- Shaan Puri used Rahul Vohra's Rapportive to get a job at Airbnb.
- He generated email combinations and used Rapportive to find the correct ones.
Rapportive for Personalization
- Use Rapportive to personalize interactions, making it seem like you know the person.
- Rapportive can provide context and information about your contacts, similar to a presidential whisperer.
Reflection on Selling Rapportive
- Rahul Vohra, despite selling Rapportive after 20 months, now believes he wouldn't sell again under similar circumstances.
- He acknowledges selling was the right decision then due to the company's brittle nature and his burnout.