EPISODE · Feb 23, 2025 · 1H 3M
Brutal startup lessons: From personal debt to $100k+ SaaS deals with Faizaan Chishtie
from Bad Advice · host Sahand Seifi
In this packed episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Faiz, a two-time SaaS startup founder. This raw and honest conversation highlights the lesser-known struggles and perseverance required to make it in the startup world.Discover how Faiz transitioned from a promising software developer to founding two startups, facing financial debt and enduring personal sacrifices, but ultimately finding success with his new company, Laminar.Check out:- Faiz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fchishtie/ - Laminar: https://www.laminar.run/00:22 Welcome to Bad Advice: Meet Faiz02:33 First Startup and Going Into Debt08:58 The First Pivot: Interior Decor to Furniture Rental12:19 The Collapse and Lessons Learned23:49 The Struggles of Debt and Finding Stability31:25 The Birth of Second Startup: Laminar39:27 Sacrifices and Personal Costs46:41 Early Customers and Product IterationThis episode is proudly sponsored by:https://www.Get-Building.cahttps://www.NotificationAPI.com
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In this packed episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Faiz, a two-time SaaS startup founder. This raw and honest conversation highlights the lesser-known struggles and perseverance required to make it in the startup world.Discover how Faiz transitioned from a promising software developer to founding two startups, facing financial debt and enduring personal sacrifices, but ultimately finding success with his new company, Laminar.Check out:- Faiz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fchishtie/ - Laminar: https://www.laminar.run/00:22 Welcome to Bad Advice: Meet Faiz02:33 First Startup and Going Into Debt08:58 The First Pivot: Interior Decor to Furniture Rental12:19 The Collapse and Lessons Learned23:49 The Struggles of Debt and Finding Stability31:25 The Birth of Second Startup: Laminar39:27 Sacrifices and Personal Costs46:41 Early Customers and Product IterationThis episode is proudly sponsored by:https://www.Get-Building.cahttps://www.NotificationAPI.com
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Brutal startup lessons: From personal debt to $100k+ SaaS deals with Faizaan Chishtie
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