Join us in this episode of "The Dan Lok Show - Billion Dollar Startup" as we speak with Amanda Greenberg, the co-founder and CEO of Baloon, a tech startup that provides solutions for collaboration and decision-making in the workplace. With a background in public health research, Amanda shares her journey of transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship and building a successful SaaS business.
If you're interested in tech, SaaS, venture capital, or software development, this episode is a must-listen. Gain valuable insights and inspiration from Amanda's entrepreneurial journey, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own business. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a thought leader in the tech industry who is revolutionizing collaboration and decision-making in the workplace.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:30] - Guest introduction: Amanda, Co-founder & CEO of Balloon
[06:05] - Getting the first big corporate client
[8:46] - The Full Experience: Using Balloon
[10:12] - Evolution of the Go-to-Market Strategy
[11:30] - Creating a Customer Advisory Board
[13:54] - Getting Your Foot in the Door: Approaching Big Names
[15:00] - Making It Easy for Influencers to Say Yes
[16:04] - Expanding Thought Leaders
[16:52] - Company-Wide Collaboration
[17:27] - Impact of COVID on Balloon
[18:00] - Remote Work & Increased Meetings
[19:57] - Balloon as a Must-Have Tool
[20:47] - Working with Your Spouse
[23:30] - Just Start: Learning Quickly and Taking Action
[24:02] - The Importance of Grit in Entrepreneurship
[26:26] - Fears as a CEO: Getting in the Way of Success
[27:44] - Balloon's Vision for the Next Three Years
[28:50] - How to Learn More About Balloon
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