Beyond Coding Bob van Luijt's Lessons from Scaling Weaviate: Startup Growth & Hiring
Scaling a startup is harder than it looks. From hiring and funding to execution, most founders underestimate what it really takes to grow a business.
In this episode,Bob van Luijt, CEO & co-founder of Weaviate, shares hishard-earned lessons from building an AI-native database company that has scaled to100+ employees worldwide.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Whyyour ability to sell a vision matters more than the idea itself
✅ Howopen source can fuel startup adoption before monetization
✅ Thereal role of funding—why investment isborrowing from the future
✅How to structure a winning startup team (and why hiring the right mix of people is critical)
✅ Whymost founders overthink instead of just starting
If you’re a founder, startup enthusiast, or thinking about launching your own business, this episode is amust-listen! 🚀
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Connect with Bob van Luijt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobvanluijt
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