Two best friends share their entrepreneurial journey of building a tech company, from quitting their jobs to facing challenges and fundraising. They discuss their personal bond, evolution of content, transition to tech focus, and exploring the future of media and distribution strategies in tech companies.
Sachin and Adam emphasize the importance of genuine curiosity when starting a tech company.
The duo's friendship is integral to their venture, having met in college and shared a profound connection.
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Starting a Dream Company
Two friends, Sachin and Adam, have quit their jobs to build their dream company, Kindling. They aim to give a raw and honest look at their journey, including highs, lows, and challenges faced. The duo's friendship is integral to their venture, having met in college and shared a profound connection.
Transition from Podcasting to Tech Media
Initially starting with a podcast, Sachin and Adam's venture evolved into a tech media company named Kindling. They emphasized the importance of starting from a place of genuine curiosity and intention, transitioning from being generalists to focusing on technology and impact investing.
Vision for Kindling
Kindling aims to create impactful tech media content in the Asia Pacific region, partnering and creating the best tech media globally. They envision a broader reach through podcasts, newsletters, TikToks, and other platforms to educate and inspire people.
Commitment to Growth and Impact
Sachin and Adam are committed to building something big and impactful. They are willing to make sacrifices, like reducing personal expenses and forgoing alcohol, to focus on the venture. Their journey reflects a shift from initial doubts to a profound belief in their vision and dedication to creating a significant media and data company.
Introducing our Build in Public Series. A raw journal of us building a tech company as best friends. We explore the highs, lows, insights and the funny moments in between.
About us
We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
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