The Futur with Chris Do 281 - Reimagining Online Content Communities - With Sid Yadav
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Mar 6, 2024 Sid Yadav, co-founder and CEO of Circle and former team member at Teachable, shares his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the challenges of launching a startup, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback and facing imperfections head-on. Sid explains his shift from corporate security to building a community platform, the significance of making promises and delivering on them, and how past failures can fuel growth. Listeners gain insights into securing funding, navigating team dynamics, and the future of brand-creator engagement.
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Teachable's Origin
- Sid Yadav, Circle's CEO, was Teachable's second engineer and first designer.
- He suggested the name "Teachable," overcoming initial concerns about its connotation.
Learning from Mistakes
- Sid Yadav attributes Circle's success to lessons learned from mistakes made at Teachable.
- He views these mistakes as "teachable moments" essential for growth.
Leaving Teachable
- Sid Yadav left his secure job at Teachable to pursue his entrepreneurial dream.
- Teachable's CEO, Ankur Nagpal, became a mentor and invested in Circle.