How Udemy’s First-Time Founder Raised $1 Million For His Startup – with Gagan Biyani
Even if you have zero interest in raising money, you’ll want to hear this interview for the same reason chess masters like to watch each other play. If you listen to this interview, you’ll hear how a methodical thinker systematically knocks obstacles out his way and creates opportunities.
Gagan Biyani had a lot working against him. He was a nobody in the startup scene who didn’t know any investors and couldn’t program. It didn’t stop him. He raised his profile by writing for one of the best known tech blogs. He connected with investors by making sure he ran into the best of them at events. And he hooked up with two sharp developers who became his co-founders. Listen to the interview for details.
Gagan Biyani, is the Co-Founder and President of Udemy, which enables anyone to teach and learn online. He’s also a writer for MobileCrunch and previously was a business analyst for Accenture.
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