Forward Thinking Founders 960 - The Power Of One Visit To Silicon Valley w/ Audrey Chen (Nosu)
Feb 4, 2025
In this discussion, Audrey Chen, co-founder of Nosu and social media influencer, shares her journey from going viral on Twitter to launching a startup that streamlines hackathon operations. She highlights the transformative power of networking in Silicon Valley and the role of environment in startup success. Audrey reflects on raising $75,000 in funding, emphasizing the significance of visibility and self-promotion in personal growth. She also discusses how hackathons can harness developer tools and enhance marketing opportunities for companies.
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Birth of Nosu
- Audrey's experience in hackathons, both as a participant and organizer, and feedback from her large social media following revealed a need for streamlining hackathon operations.
- This realization led to the creation of Nosu, aiming to simplify the process for both participants and organizers.
From Ski Trip to Funding
- Audrey Chen and her co-founder went to Silicon Valley for a ski trip and ended up raising $75,000 for their startup, Nosu, in just a week and a half.
- This led them to decide to move to Silicon Valley to fully pursue their startup.
Using Nosu
- Nosu helps organizers automate tasks like judging assignments, team matching, and prize category suggestions.
- For participants, Nosu provides roadmaps, idea feedback, and a database of past hackathon ideas.