Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, shares her journey from advertising to software development and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. She discusses the importance of building a customer base and the resonance of her product with the ADHD community.

Links

• LlamaLife.co
• Marie on Twitter

Chapters

• (00:00) - Living the Llama Life with Marie Ng
• (00:28) - What has your journey been thus far?
• (04:50) - How long did it take to get to the first sale to another person?
• (10:57) - The perfect storm of COVID and everyone suddenly working from home
• (15:43) - The benefits of being funded vs bootstrapped
• (26:29) - What did you hire for when you got funded?
• (33:57) - Life as a founder with ADHD
• (01:05:18) - What are you excited about? What's coming up next?
• (01:08:35) - Why Llama?

 
Takeaways

• Transitioning from one career to another requires dedication and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Building a customer base requires effective marketing strategies and resonating with a specific target audience.
• Seeking funding can provide opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Hiring the right team members is crucial for filling skill gaps and supporting the growth of the business. Hiring is a challenging and time-consuming process, but having prior experience working with someone can help ensure a good fit.
• Design and branding play a crucial role in creating a distinct and enjoyable user experience.
• Creating a supportive team environment with open communication and low ego is essential for managing ADHD as a founder.
• Entrepreneurship allows for more control over one's work environment and the ability to solve personal problems.
• Building and scaling a product involves making decisions and managing tech debt, but it's important to prioritize and focus on the customer experience.

Creators & Guests

• Marie Poulin - Host
• Benjamin Borowski - Host
• Marie Ng - Guest