Meti Basiri from ApplyBoard

Meti Basiri is the Co-Founder and CEO of ApplyBoard. ApplyBoard's mission is to empower students worldwide to unlock opportunities for the best education. With their innovative platform and expert team, they simplify the journey—from exploration and application to enrollment—helping thousands of students achieve their dreams of studying abroad. Takeaways - ApplyBoard's First Round of Investment. - Mission-Driven Culture and Creating Impact. - Scaling Challenges and Strategies - Adapting to Recent Policy Changes - ApplyBoard's Newest Venture - Capio - Maintaining Startup Mentality During Growth - Navigating Startup Culture and Growth Challenges - The Balance of Internal Promotions vs. External Hires - Co-Founder Dynamics: Family and Business - International Expansion: Cultural Adaptation and Challenges Chapters 00:00 The Founding Story of ApplyBoard 06:23 Navigating Early Investments 09:11 Mission-Driven Culture and Impact 13:58 Scaling Challenges and Strategies 17:07 Adapting to Policy Changes 21:09 Innovating with New Ventures 24:05 Maintaining Startup Mentality During Growth 26:29 Navigating Startup Culture and Growth Challenges 29:13 The Balance of Internal Promotions vs. External Hires 35:57 Co-Founder Dynamics: Family and Business 39:30 International Expansion: Cultural Adaptation and Challenges 43:27 Personal Growth and Resilience in Business 47:37 Finding Balance: Hobbies and Positive Mindset Keywords ApplyBoard, entrepreneurship, international students, education, startup culture, investment, scaling, mission-driven, policy changes, innovation, startup culture, hiring practices, co-founder relationships, international expansion, personal growth, resilience, business challenges, company values, team dynamics, leadership