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The Ultimate GTM Strategy from Founding to Funding | Waseem Daher (CEO of Pilot)

The Ultimate GTM Strategy from Founding to Funding | Waseem Daher (CEO of Pilot)

Andy Mewborn
April 21, 2024

Good morning to everyone except my wife, who asked me to stop singing Wonderwall. and... I said maybeeeeee... ☠️

Here’s what we’ve got today:

Pod episode with Waseem Daher, CEO of Pilot
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April 21

The Ultimate GTM Strategy from Founding to Funding | Waseem Daher (CEO of Pilot)

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I sold my first startup to Oracle.
I sold my second startup to Dropbox.
@PilotHQ is a unicorn backed by Jeff Bezos, and is my third and final startup.
If it weren’t, the fourth company would be:
* five engineers (total)
* no venture capital
* we all sit in a room together
— Waseem Daher (@waseem)
Oct 20, 2023

🚀 Episode Highlights:

The Team First Approach: Waseem shares his invaluable insight on why starting with a strong, cohesive team is the cornerstone of any successful venture.
Solving Personal Pain Points: Discover how addressing your own problems can be a cheat code to identifying a market need that resonates with millions.
The Vision for Pilot: Waseem opens up about why Pilot is his final startup and how its expansive vision could redefine back-office operations for businesses everywhere.
The VC Debate: Ever wondered if venture capital is the only way to fund your startup? Waseem breaks down the pros and cons and offers an alternative path to success.
Transitioning from Builder to Leader: Learn when and how to shift from doing the work yourself to building a team that scales your vision.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.