Rick Perreault / Unbounce

Rick Perreault / Unbounce

Author: Changelog Media January 28, 2011 Duration: 51:17
Adam talks with Rick Perreault, Co-Founder & CEO of Unbounce about entrepreneurship and solving your own pain, sticking to an MVP (Minimal Viable Product) launch strategy, becoming an authority by blogging/marketing before you launch, listening to customers and knowing when to take funding.

Behind every successful company, there's a human story that rarely gets told in the headlines. Founders Talk: Startups, CEOs, Leadership from Changelog Media is built on the idea that the real value lies in those unvarnished, personal narratives. Host Adam Stacoviak sits down for extended, thoughtful conversations with the people who have actually built things-founders, CEOs, and makers across the technology and business landscape. This isn't about quick tips or surface-level success stories. Instead, each episode functions as a case study in resilience, peeling back the layers on the specific challenges, pivotal failures, and hard-won lessons that define a leadership journey. You'll hear the nuance behind decisions, the weight of responsibility, and the moments of doubt that precede a breakthrough. By focusing on one guest at a time, the podcast creates space for depth and reflection, moving beyond theory into the practical realities of creating and sustaining a vision. It's for anyone curious about the substance behind the startup myth, whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a leader in your own field, or simply fascinated by the psychology of building something meaningful. Tune in for honest dialogues that replace jargon with genuine experience, offering a clearer picture of what innovation and leadership truly demand from the people at the helm.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Founders Talk: Startups, CEOs, Leadership
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