Ep. 30 - Escaping the VC Trap: Lessons from Buddies HR Founders

23/09/2025 31 min Episodio 30

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In this episode of the Organized Chaos podcast, the co-founders of Buddies HR, Fabian Pinel and J.Y Delmotte, share their unconventional journey from Y Combinator to a successful bootstrapped company. They discuss their early career as software engineers, their initial ventures in automation and influencer marketing, and the critical decision to build Buddies HR without seeking traditional venture capital. Fabian and JY emphasize the importance of understanding product market fit and the pitfalls of spending excessively before achieving it. Their experiences offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating growth and market challenges.Links:BuddiesHR website: https://buddieshr.com/Fabien's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabienpinel/J.Y's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanyves-delmotte/For more content, visit https://organizedchaos.fyi