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$250 Million Founder: What I Did Wrong & How To BUILD BIG | Ankur Nagpal

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Mar 19, 2025
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Ankur Nagpal
Ankur Nagpal, CEO of Keri and former founder of Teachable, discusses his transition from humble beginnings to selling a company for $250 million. He shares insights on fostering a strong company culture and navigating team dynamics, especially in a startup environment. Ankur emphasizes the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship and reflects on his experiences with fundraising and the fear of failure. He also critiques the traditional education system while advocating for a modernized approach to online learning and hiring top talent.
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ANECDOTE

Early Success with Facebook Apps

  • Ankur Nagpal built Facebook apps while in college, scaling it to $50,000 a day.
  • This led to him making his first million before turning 21.
INSIGHT

Company Culture Shift at Teachable

  • During the COVID pandemic, Ankur's previous company, Teachable, faced cultural shifts.
  • Employees prioritized non-business concerns over profitability and growth.
ADVICE

Identifying Winning Candidates

  • To determine if someone is driven, find out what motivates them and why they want to work with you.
  • Openly communicate the company's primary goal of building a large, successful business.
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