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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2023 · 38 MIN

Mike Katchen, Co-Founder of Wealthsimple | How to Come up with an Idea that Gets Product Market Fit

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Wealthsimple is arguably the hottest private startup in Canada, with over 3M users and a valuation of over US$4B.In this episode, Mike (CEO) shares stories he’s never shared before. He goes deep into how he came up with the original idea, launched the product, and got early traction.From getting rejected by YC, to running around Toronto hosting Lunch & Learns, and calling every single one of his first customers personally, this episode is filled with stories you wouldn’t expect given where Wealthsimple is today.But all start-ups have humble beginnings. Wealthsimple is no exception. If you want to learn how one of the biggest successes coming out of Canada got started, check this episode out. Send me a message to let me know what you think!

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Wealthsimple is arguably the hottest private startup in Canada, with over 3M users and a valuation of over US$4B. In this episode, Mike (CEO) shares stories he’s never shared before. He goes deep into how he came up with the original idea, launched the product, and got early traction. From getting rejected by YC, to running around Toronto hosting Lunch & Learns, and calling every single one of his first customers personally, this episode is filled with stories you wouldn’t expect given w...

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