We're Gonna Make It Raising $17 Million Dollars At 21 To Build Whop
Oct 24, 2023
The podcast discusses how WAP generates revenue and the idea of selling their own products. It explores the evolution of WOP from a white label marketplace to a platform connecting Discord servers. The speakers highlight the advantages of software-oriented businesses, diversifying revenue streams with software tools, and the features of their app. They also talk about their early school experiences, the importance of waking up early and deep work, and the changing job market.
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Early Whop
- Steven and Cameron built and sold software projects online since they were young.
- During COVID, they noticed a chaotic sneaker bot market on Discord and Reddit.
Whop's Solution
- Whop initially solved the problem of sneaker bot access and pricing transparency.
- It started as a marketplace for sneaker bots, later evolving to include Discord communities.
Transition to Discord
- Whop transitioned from sneaker bots to Discord communities because sellers wanted to bundle Discord access with their bots.
- This led to selling Discord access independently, expanding Whop's offerings.