#133 Think Backwards, Unlock Breakthroughs! (Alex Chung: The Co-Founder of Giphy)

On this episode of Coder Caffeine we decode an uplifting quote from Alex Chung, the Co-Founder of Giphy, and provide a quick mental framework to shift from thinking incremental progress is the path to success, to embracing the transformative power of setting audacious, monumental goals and working backwards to achieve them. You'll also hear a powerful Mantra brought to you with a vast amount of vanilla coffee based enthusiasm to power your day, all because we want you to go from small to monumental thinking, make backwards planning a catalyst for forward progress, and create products that become global phenomenas - just like Alex Chung! Alex Chung faced a daunting challenge when he launched his startup, Giphy. Despite initial success, the company struggled to find a scalable business model, and investors were hesitant to provide funding. With the company on the brink of collapse, Alex had to think creatively and work tirelessly to develop a new strategy. He spent countless hours refining his approach, and eventually, his hard work paid off. Giphy was acquired by Facebook for a staggering $400 million, cementing Alex's status as a visionary entrepreneur who had successfully overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve phenomenal success. Creds Community! Remember to aim for orbit, work backwards from the end goal - and always keep coding!