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Episode Synopsis
Is "solving big, obvious problems" a recipe for failure?Peep Laja, founder of Wynter, joins us on Unf*ck My Startup to challenge classic business advice. We discuss why a small, profitable, bootstrapped company can be a bigger win for a founder than a VC-backed unicorn.In this deep dive, we explore:The VC Trap: Why a billion-dollar exit is an illusion and how VC-backed companies with "big, obvious" problems rarely succeed unless they have a massive war chest.The "David" Playbook: How to win in a space that isn't a "mega urgent" problem. Peep shares his method for finding a niche where you can achieve $10M ARR and freedom.Message Market Fit: Before you write a single line of code, you need to know if your website copy will resonate with your ideal customer. Peep shares why a small sample size is enough to get 80% of the insights you need to get it right.The Power of Bootstrapping: How to achieve generational wealth by focusing on profitability from day one, rather than diluting your equity for a massive outcome that may never come.This is a must-watch for any founder who wants to build a business on their own terms and win the game for themselves, not for their investors.Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/
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