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The SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & Entrepreneurship
019 How To Build Disruptive Multi-Million Dollar Marketplaces - With Matt Mickiewicz
Nov 9, 2014
Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder and CEO of Hired and known for launching 99Designs and Flippa, shares his fascinating entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the delicate balance between resilience and confidence needed for innovation while reflecting on his childhood in Vancouver. Matt dives into the complexities of building marketplaces, including attracting both supply and demand, and emphasizes the importance of aligning technology with market needs. He also highlights the evolution of tech recruitment and the positive impact of salary transparency for engineers.
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- Matt Mickiewicz's entrepreneurial success is rooted in his ability to identify market opportunities and adapt to customer needs from a young age.
- Building effective marketplaces requires understanding both supply and demand while addressing user pain points for sustainable growth.
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Early Entrepreneurial Journey
Matt Mitskevich began his entrepreneurial journey at a remarkably young age, starting his first business when he was just 15 years old. He created SitePoint.com, an online resource for web developers, after compiling valuable web design tools he discovered during his learning process. This business rapidly gained popularity, eventually becoming one of the most visited websites globally, demonstrating his knack for spotting market opportunities. His early experiences underscore the importance of passion and determination in the pursuit of entrepreneurial success.
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