EP 202 How to Build a Tech Startup When You Are A Non Tech Founder

07/06/2022 1h 1min
EP 202 How to Build a Tech Startup When You Are A Non Tech Founder

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Building a real estate tech platform without a tech background didn't stop our guest from succeeding as a tech founder!Hassan Riggs is the founder of Y Combinator startup Smart Alto, a National Association of Realtors® Second Century Ventures REACH company, that prequalifies leads and schedules appointments to help Realtors® get an ROI on their lead generation program.As a former ISA, a current Forbes real estate contributor, and a digital marketer who has sold more than $100 million dollars in products for global brands and startups, Hassan has a proven track record for building stronger relationships through digital marketing and branding.To learn more about Smart Alto, please visit: https://www.smartalto.comPlease connect with Hassan and Smart Alto via these social platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealHassanRiggs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanmayriggs Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassanmayriggsFollow Sam Altman here: https://blog.samaltman.com/00:00 - Andelicious Announcements for Founders11:00 - Meet Hassan Riggs14:00 - Change your question, change your startup's life18:30 - Calendar time vs. Clock time - outstanding advice for founders!20:43 - starting a business is a risk, but the greater risk is staying in a job that doesn't lead you closer to your purpose30:00 - how to build a tech platform when you aren't a tech founder38:00 - shout out and love for the Birmingham AL Startup Community and Ecosystem!41:30 - lessons from applying to and graduating from Y Combinator46:00 - clarity is better than cleverness when you're communicating to your team, customers and investors51:50 - don't let others define what success looks like for youThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥https://andelyons.com#bestyoutubechannelforstartups #realestatetechnology #startupadviceandstrategiesCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it’s the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you’re looking for… only wi

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