Brutal startup lessons: From personal debt to $100k+ SaaS deals with Faizaan Chishtie episode artwork

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

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

NOW PLAYING

Brutal startup lessons: From personal debt to $100k+ SaaS deals with Faizaan Chishtie

0:00 1:03:27

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Bad Advice?

This episode is 1 hour and 3 minutes long.

When was this Bad Advice episode published?

This episode was published on February 23, 2025.

What is this episode about?

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...

Can I download this Bad Advice episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!