Mahyad Ghassemibouyaghchi is the Co-Founder & CEO of SigmaOS. A Y Combinator backed startup that is looking to change how you interact with the internet with their new Mac browser app.
Seven years ago, Mahyad moved to the UK from Iran with nothing. He was rejected from interviews, fired from jobs & built 2 failed startups. Now he is the CEO of one of London's hottest startups. His story is a masterclass in resilience & self belief.
Timestamps:
01:24 Sigma OS Elevator Pitch
03:26 Facing Rejections
06:05 Having a thick skin
08:17 Mahyad's Failed Startups
10:17 Mahyad's Goals
12:04 How did the idea for Sigma OS happen?
17:09 The Subscription Business Model
19:58 Managing ADHD
26:45 Going through Y Combinator
31:43 The Best Piece of Advice From YC
33:36 What is the best feature of Sigma OS?
34:41 The importance of user feedback
40:54 Why are Iranians in London so succesful?
46:46 Raising $4 Million after YC
49:16 Sigma OS Growth
50:13 Will Sigma OS raise more money?
52:02 Mahyad's Personal Life Ambition
54:20 How much did you have to sacrifice to get here?
56:52 Do you drink?
59:23 London Startup Scene
01:02:23 Who are the best startups atm?
01:04:20 Dealing with competition
01:05:59 Staying mission focused
Mahyad:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahyad-ghassemi/
https://twitter.com/MahyadGhassemi