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March 9, 2024 11 mins

Summary:

In this episode, Jordan Mendoza interviews Annelies, the CEO of Waso, to learn about the journey of building the organization.

Annelies shares the background of how Waso came to be and the thought process behind starting the company.

She discusses the challenges and rewards of finding the right investors and building a global team.

Annelies also provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of taking time, building relationships, and finding the right people.

Takeaways:

  • Building a successful venture requires taking time, building relationships, and finding the right people.
  • When seeking investors, focus on building relationships with individuals who share your vision and values.
  • The most challenging and rewarding part of building a global team is working with passionate individuals who are aligned with the mission.
  • For those with big, audacious goals, take your time, find advisors who have done it before, and don't compromise when it comes to the people.

Chapters:

00:00: Introduction and Background

00:45: The Idea Behind Waso

04:14: Next Steps After Securing Capital

05:44: Challenges and Rewards of Building a Global Team

07:18: Tips for Starting a New Venture

09:51: Additional Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

11:41: Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Who hope you enjoy the episode!


Do you know an apartment industry leader that should be a future guest?

Email: Jordan@waso.io

Thanks for listening!


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