Join us for an in-depth conversation with Sébastien Brault, a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies, navigated the highs and lows of startup life, and mastered the art of resilience.
From the early days of the internet boom to growth hacking, investing, and AI, this episode is packed with insights on what it truly takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful business.
We explore the struggles, breakthroughs, and pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from launching one of the first online dating sites to leading viral growth strategies and stepping into the world of FinTech and AI.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is filled with hard-earned lessons and future-forward thinking you won’t want to miss!
00:00 The Importance of Sharing & Speaking Up
08:00 Growing Up in the 80s: The Atari Generation & Big Dreams
14:30 The First Business: Consulting & The Internet Boom
20:00 The Second Business: Online Seduction & Early Dating Sites
26:00 Growth Strategies: How to Market & Scale Your Product
32:30 Selling the Company: Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned
39:30 The First Complications: Navigating Challenges
56:30 The Birth of Growth Hacking & Virality
1:18:30 From Founder to Investor: A New Perspective
1:25:30 Starting Viral Ninja: Building for Money vs. Passion
1:36:30 Sociable Labs Merge: Culture Clash & Integration
1:44:30 Entering FinTech: The Diagram Story
2:04:00 How to Build & Launch a New AI Product
2:21:00 The Biggest Challenges in Scaling a Startup
2:31:30 The Future of AI & Final Reflections
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