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EP45: From learning to code in 2019 to raising $680k in 2023 with Marie from Llama Life!

Jul 1, 2024
Marie from Llama Life shares her journey from learning to code to raising $680k in 2023. Topics include building a product in public on Twitter, importance of education in product onboarding, analyzing revenue metrics, benefits of using Sentry for error tracking, navigating entrepreneurship challenges, demotivation and burnout analogies, social media marketing, fidget products, and time zone communication challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building in public led to joining an accelerator program for Lama Life development.
  • Transitioning from bootstrapping to fundraising brought operational challenges and exposure to investors.

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Building in Public and Product Development

Building in public was unintentional at first but gained traction, leading to opportunities like joining an accelerator program. The product, Lama Life, aimed to help users focus better, particularly catering to those with ADHD. The development was driven by personal experience and a need for a solution that was not readily available, evolving the product based on user feedback and personal insights.

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