A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders
He took on Robinhood & built Public.com into a $1B company with $440M raised. | Jannick Malling, Founder of Public.com
May 12, 2025
Jannick Malling, co-founder of Public.com and a fintech innovator, shares his journey in revolutionizing stock market access. He discusses the explosive growth from a beta to millions of users, driven by fractional shares and savvy marketing during the GameStop surge. Jannick emphasizes the importance of a relentless product focus and solving enduring problems for sustainable success. Plus, he reveals unique strategies for capturing virality and building a strong community among investors.
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Quick takeaways
- Fractional shares revolutionized user acquisition by lowering investment barriers, enabling broader participation in the stock market.
- Public strategically leveraged the GameStop phenomenon to achieve rapid user growth while maintaining focus on their long-term vision.
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The Power of Focus and Consistency
Focus, discipline, and consistency are crucial for success, especially in ventures like YouTube channels and startups. Relying on great ideas alone is insufficient; successful creators often showcase how sustained effort toward a singular goal brings results. This approach of sacrificing potentially great ideas for a more focused effort allows for deeper mastery and achievement in a chosen area. The speaker emphasizes that maintaining focus over time is a rare quality that can lead to substantial rewards.
