Roei Samuel is a serial entrepreneur who started one of the world's most successful eSports platforms at just 22 years old, growing it to over 8 million monthly users before selling the business for millions. He then founded Connectd, a platform connecting startups with investors and advisors, which he scaled to $6 million in annual recurring revenue and 80+ employees in just a few years.
We talk about:
- Starting one of the world's most successful eSports platforms at 22
- Growing to 8+ million monthly unique users
- On breaking the rules to achieve success
- Selling the first business for millions
- Starting Connectd, a platform to connect startups with investors and advisors
- How to build your first product quickly with a low budget
- Growing to $6m ARR and 80+ team members
- The most important thing when hiring
- Lessons from an immigrant mom
- Benefits of ADHD for entrepreneurs
- Best productivity tactics
Links
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/roei-samuel/
- https://course.breadcrumb.vc/
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