📕From startup bankruptcy to $10M exit in 3 years flat
This is Tibo's journey building Tweethunter and Taplio
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💎Today’s deep dive
I am excited about this issue's hero - Tibo Louis-Lucas (otherwise known as Tibo Maker on Twitter).
When researching his journey, what immediately struck me was the incredible highs and lows he experienced: From raising hundreds of thousands to declaring bankruptcy, from building multiple products to going solo... And finally pulling off an incredible 8-figure exit.
There's a lot we can learn from his persistence and ability to bounce back after failures. Today, we will look at how he did it.
In this deep dive you will learn:
How he raised $1m for his startups and why he will never do that again
The strategy that exploded Tweet Hunter's MRR to $20k within 3 months
Why he gave away 1% of his company to micro-influencers but asked nothing in return
Why he kept Tweet Hunter and Taplio separate even though they are basically the same
Who eventually bought Tweet Hunter and how they structured the sale
🔎 Other juicy ideas
[Productivity idea] I just came across a free Chrome extension that lets you record and summarize your meetings with AI discretely without having to invite a bot to join your call. Try it for your next meeting.
[AI build idea] - If you self-identify as a terrible artist like me, check out this open-sourced tool that converts amateur sketches into real art. The demo video blew my mind. I can imagine this being used for interior design.
[Marketing idea] - Why you shouldn’t build a product for problem-unaware customers. This is also the basis of the Make What They Want movement.
Your friend with the juiciest ideas,
Hazel Lim
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