This founder went from big corporate, to solo-consultancy, to VC-backed tech platform | MG Gurbaxani

MG Gurbaxani started his career in the San Francisco start-up tech scene. Many learnings shared from across the pond, how getting laid off stimulated the entrepreneurial bug, and finding partners for the journey.00:00 - Start01:52 - Introduction to Cuvama03:02 - Why did MG move away from a profitable consultancy model05:00 - Did MG always plan to build tech07:06 - Was it natural to step into life as a founder for MG08:41 - The story of MGpricing09:58 - Acquiring the first customers11:03 - MGs first talent hire and how did it go12:20 - Generalists or specialists as first hires15:10 - When is the right time to fundraise18:40 - How MGs wife pushed him into being a founder19:50 - How does MG balance work with family22:26 - Why MG has settled in London23:42 - The UK tech scene is 5 years behind the US24:37 - What can UK tech learn from the US27:37 - James on the difference between America and UK education29:15 - Does MG have an ego31:08 - Perception of founders in the sales cycle33:28 - Practical steps to making your first sales hire37:34 - How did MG attract talent in the early days41:06 - Cuvama perfect customer42:49 - What does the next 5 years look like for Cuvama45:21 - Where can you find MG online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.