LearnBoost: Can You Really Build A Business “Selling” Free Software? – with Rafael Corrales

Rafael Corrales, LearnBoost, Funding, Mental Game

What obstacles do you run into when trying to “sell” free software and is it possible to build a business based on free software?

Rafael Corrales launched LearnBoost and he shared with Mixergy in his previous interview that he raised nearly a million dollars in a party round. But now, he’s no longer an entrepreneur. LearnBoost pivoted into cloud sharing and Rafael is now a venture capitalist.

What happened to make Rafael switch gears?

Rafael Corrales

LearnBoost

Rafael Corrales launched LearnBoost and he shared with Mixergy in his previous interview that he raised nearly a million dollars in a party round. But now, he’s no longer an entrepreneur. LearnBoost pivoted into cloud sharing and Rafael is now a venture capitalist.

 

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