[Ep8] Politics Destroyed This CEO's Successful Start-up - Kasper Baars.

Kasper Baars was CEO & Founder of The Discov: a matchmaking platform helping international students find their perfect university abroad.This episode is a strong balance of problem-solving advice and conceptual thinking for Founders. As well as key moments of Personal Growth as a Founder, and the challenges that come from going into business with a friend.00:31 Intro to Kasper Baars01:15 Where did the Idea come from?10:00 What percentage of the company did Investors have?24:34 The impact of changing government policy29:40 The day Kasper knew the start up would fail34:00 What other financing options were there?40:17 Advice Kasper to give to someone starting a business with a friend?45:17 The liquidisation process48:40 The aftermath51:14 Advice for someone trying to start a start up56:44 The importance of the business model01:07:30 Key resources for entrepreneurs01:12:57 Key mentors01:15:58 Advice for his past self01:17:45 Advice from his future self01:20:20 Favourite quotation