Michael and Simmy tell their own story, nearly 50 episodes later.
After nearly 50 episodes, in #47 Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu share their own entrepreneurial journey, from starting their media company Our Future to getting acquired by Morning Brew. They discuss the lessons they've learned, the strategies they employed, and challenges faced along the way.
0:00 Intro & Cold Open
2:07 Michael and Simmy's first idea: Jet Coffee
03:16 Being scrappy and lessons learned in scaling the business
5:13 Importance of starting a podcast and building a network
6:07 Strategy of leveraging podcasts for networking and opportunities
8:01 Discussion on the accessibility of media as a starting point for entrepreneurs
9:17 Importance of building relationships with potential co-founders
10:09 Emphasis on having a clear goal and being open to pivoting
12:37 Importance of being delusional and confident in pitching oneself
17:48 Transition to discussing the acquisition by Morning Brew
23:55 Importance of being cautious with potential acquirers and their agendas
26:02 Advice on handling acquisition discussions and maintaining focus on business growth
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