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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 13 MIN

First 100 Customers

from Chapter Zero · host Vector 3

As a technical founder, wearing the "builder" hat feels comfortable. But there is another hat just as critical to your survival: the sales hat. Getting your first 100 customers is messy, unpredictable, and downright uncomfortable for people who prefer to be in a flow state while writing code.In this episode, we break down the 5 core customer acquisition strategies famously mapped out by Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI and former President of Y Combinator). We look at why the most successful startups focus heavily on direct sales conversations, and we unpack the 5 critical mistakes founders make that kill deals before they even start.The headlines can keep their unicorns. You’ve got real work to do. If you’re out there in the trenches building right now, hit Subscribe, leave a comment with your biggest sales hurdle, and share this with a founder who needs to step out of the code and start selling.

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As a technical founder, wearing the "builder" hat feels comfortable. But there is another hat just as critical to your survival: the sales hat. Getting your first 100 customers is messy, unpredictable, and downright uncomfortable for people who prefer to be in a flow state while writing code.In this episode, we break down the 5 core customer acquisition strategies famously mapped out by Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI and former President of Y Combinator). We look at why the most successful startups focus heavily on direct sales conversations, and we unpack the 5 critical mistakes founders make that kill deals before they even start.The headlines can keep their unicorns. You’ve got real work to do. If you’re out there in the trenches building right now, hit Subscribe, leave a comment with your biggest sales hurdle, and share this with a founder who needs to step out of the code and start selling.

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