The founder of a software company discusses his reluctance to expand the company, fearing it would lead to a loss of control and quality in the products they produce. However, they eventually realized that growth was necessary to achieve their goals for their products.
The sustainability of virtual restaurants, particularly brand new menu items, are a topic of discussion due to concerns about sales dip after the first week and quality control. However, this company believes they have a sustainable virtual concept and have plans for the future of the brand.
The founder of a natural deodorant company spent two and a half years building the company with little funding, as investors were skeptical of the idea. They discuss the challenges of building a business in a niche market and upcoming special edition episodes.
The speaker discusses their experience with running lead generation ads, revealing that they spent $3 per lead and received a $500 return on one out of every five leads.
Harley Finkelstein, COO of Shopify, discusses his role in the company's growth team and sales team, and also his involvement in raising funds for a Series A. He also talks about his focus on storytelling and making sure the world knows about Shopify's existence.