My First Million #1 - From making $76k at Microsoft to selling TinyCo for $100M+
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Jun 23, 2019 Suleman 'Suli' Ali, a tech founder and investor, shares his inspiring journey from earning $76k at Microsoft to selling multiple companies for over $100 million. He discusses key turning points at TinyCo, particularly the development of the Family Guy mobile game and the challenges of early entrepreneurship. Suli reveals how he managed to secure $18 million in venture capital while facing harsh realities, emphasizing the importance of strategic pivots and perseverance in the fast-paced world of mobile gaming.
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Microsoft Beginnings
- Suleman Ali started at Microsoft, excited to enter the real world.
- His dad encouraged him to quit and start a company, while his mom was thrilled with the Microsoft job.
Microsoft Limitations
- Suleman felt limited at Microsoft, despite enjoying his work and colleagues.
- He realized he wouldn't achieve his goal of maximizing his potential within the corporate structure.
Superlatives Success
- After quitting Microsoft, Suleman built a Facebook app called Superlatives with a friend.
- Unexpectedly, it became a smash hit with a million users in a month, exceeding their initial goal of 100.