Our AWS Bill Hit $95000/Month. Here's How We Halved It.

Could your cloud costs be silently destroying your startup's profitability? This is a case study on that exact problem. Our AWS Bill Hit $95000/Month. Here's How We Halved It. Nick Jordan, CEO of the data-intensive startup Narrative.io, shares the unfiltered story of how his company's cloud costs spiraled out of control and the diligent process they used to get them back in line. This is a masterclass in efficiency for tech founders. You'll learn the step-by-step story of how they cut their AWS bill in half while simultaneously doubling revenue, dramatically improving their gross margin. The conversation also covers other "salty" truths about the unglamorous, real-world challenges of being a CEO. Check out the company: https://narrative.ioBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - I Never Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur06:14 - A CEO's Confession: "This Job Isn't Fun"09:16 - Why I'm a "Wartime CEO" Who Likes the Pain15:39 - The Moment Our AWS Bill Hit $95,000 in One Month18:36 - How We Halved Our Cloud Costs While Doubling Revenue24:50 - The "Jack of All Trades, Master of None" CEO Dilemma28:03 - The Dream: A 3-Week Vacation With No Tech31:21 - The Hardest Thing for Me to Do as a CEO34:38 - My #1 Piece of Advice: Don't Listen to Anyone📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.