”The Hard Pivot” is a podcast where founders share their pivot stories - the tough decisions, challenges, and turning points that reshaped their companies. Inspired by publicly sharing Draftboard’s pivot journey, the podcast dives into the critical moments of change: when founders realized something was wrong, how they communicated with investors and teams, and how they charted a new course forward. Each episode offers honest insights and lessons from those who’ve faced the uncertainty of a pivot and emerged with a new path.
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”The Hard Pivot” is a podcast where founders share their pivot stories - the tough decisions, challenges, and turning points that reshaped their companies. Inspired by publicly sharing Draftboard’s pivot journey, the podcast dives into the critical moments of change: when founders realized something was wrong, how they communicated with investors and teams, and how they charted a new course forward. Each episode offers honest insights and lessons from those who’ve faced the uncertainty of a pivot and emerged with a new path.
Zach dives into a conversation with Oren Charnoff, founder of Fondue, exploring the challenges and triumphs of navigating a startup pivot.
Oren shares his journey from initial excitement and rapid growth to facing unexpected obstacles, including Shopify’s new rules that threatened their business model.
The discussion highlights the importance of adaptability, the process of finding product-market fit, and the eventual acquisition of Fondue, showcasing the resilience and determination required in the startup world.
The Hard Pivot
”The Hard Pivot” is a podcast where founders share their pivot stories - the tough decisions, challenges, and turning points that reshaped their companies. Inspired by publicly sharing Draftboard’s pivot journey, the podcast dives into the critical moments of change: when founders realized something was wrong, how they communicated with investors and teams, and how they charted a new course forward. Each episode offers honest insights and lessons from those who’ve faced the uncertainty of a pivot and emerged with a new path.
