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Second Time Founders

E38 Why founders shouldn’t do YC and other accelerators

Sep 20, 2023
The podcast delves into topics such as starting a new business after selling a previous one, personalized registry platforms for parents and organic referral data, joining YPO and building a leadership team, challenges and benefits of building a remote work culture, creating a virtual community, the value of mom friends and supportive communities, and the role of equity and motivation in startups.
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Quick takeaways

  • Lily Walla shares her experience of scaling her previous business, Spots Promotional Products, by providing personalized branded products for companies like 1-800-Flowers and Chewy.
  • The importance of establishing a strong remote culture and considering both equity and cash as motivators for employees in early-stage startups is highlighted in the podcast.

Deep dives

Introduction and Guest Introduction

In this episode of the Second Time Founders Podcast, the regular host, Kevin, is absent due to illness, so Andy takes over as the guest host. They welcome Lily Walla as the special guest, who is a second-time founder based in New York City.

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