Growth, Grit, and Perspective with Andy Liu

Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Andy Liu to explore the lessons behind his entrepreneurial journey—from launching a tech startup during the dot-com boom to navigating failure, finding product-market fit, and exiting through a multibillion-dollar acquisition.Andy shares how early missteps, cash burn, and building a product no one wanted led to a powerful realization: sales and customer conversations are the true unlock for growth. He reflects on the anxiety that often underlies entrepreneurship, the myth that success lies “on the other side” of an exit, and how maturity, focus, and balance have reshaped his leadership today.About Andy: An entrepreneur since 1999, Andy founded and scaled a retail website optimization company during the dot-com boom, ultimately exiting through a strategic acquisition that became part of a multibillion-dollar Microsoft deal. After launching and leading a second company, he now focuses on investing and mentoring founders, bringing decades of experience in sales, product-market fit, and disciplined leadership to the next generation of entrepreneurs.About EO Seattle: Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global community of more than 20,000 entrepreneurs in 220 chapters and 61 countries. EO helps entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow by supporting their business, family, community & personal growth experiences.This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions. No pitches, no sales - just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.