In this episode of The Happy Accidents Podcast, I sit down with Craig Fernandes, the brilliant founder of SecureMyScholarship and Lock&Stock, to discuss how serendipity and one simple idea led to a $6 million-dollar scholarship startup.
Craig shares his inspiring journey, starting with the development of Lock&Stock, a mobile app that incentivized students to stay off their phones during class.
Little did he know, this app would pave the way for SecureMyScholarship, a platform that's changing lives by connecting students with scholarship opportunities around the world.
We dive deep into the power of serendipity in entrepreneurship, how Craig spotted opportunities where others didn’t, and the lessons he learned from building two innovative businesses. If you're interested in startups, scholarships, or how chance plays a role in successful business ventures, this is a must-watch!
Key Topics Covered:
- How the Lock&Stock app incentivized students to stay off their phones
- The accidental launch of SecureMyScholarship
- Growing a business from a simple idea to a $6 million-dollar success
- The role of serendipity in entrepreneurship
- How Craig built a platform helping students find scholarship opportunities
Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or just looking for motivation, Craig's story is packed with valuable insights and happy accidents that led to massive success.
Connect with Craig or SecureMyScholarship here:
Craig linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-fernandes-securemyscholarship/
SMS instagram - https://www.instagram.com/securemyscholarship/
SMS linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/securemyscholarship/?viewAsMember=true
SMS website - https://www.securemyscholarship.com/
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