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Shakil Khan
Founder involved in building student.com from its early days, who helped scale a student accommodation marketplace born out of real customer demand and global expansion opportunities.
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Oct 3, 2016
• 14min
Series 3: Launching by stealth 1/10
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Shakil Khan, a founder who helped scale Student.com, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses how the platform started in Shanghai, driven by the need for student housing solutions. Shakil explains the decision to remain stealthy in the early days, allowing them to focus on market testing without distractions. He highlights the importance of validating their model across various countries before seeking publicity. Additionally, he touches on the balance between rapid scaling and getting it right, illustrating the complexities of launching a successful startup.
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