Founder Files Episode 1 | Akash Anand, Y Combinator Alum, Co-Founder & CEO of Clueso

The wait is finally over! 🎉 We are excited to launch the first episode of Founder Files featuring Akash Anand, Co-Founder & CEO of Clueso, a company revolutionizing the way businesses create how-to articles and product videos.

In this episode, Akash shares his journey from IIT Madras to Y Combinator and talks about the pivot from Desklamp to Clueso, a pivotal moment that shaped the future of his startup. 🚀

Key highlights:

Insights into Akash’s Y Combinator experience in San Francisco
The major pivot from Desklamp to Clueso
Game-changing moments as a founder
Key advice for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
What it takes to build a startup in Bangalore and beyond
Whether you're a startup founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the journey behind Clueso, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice. Tune in for valuable insights on building a successful company!

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:17 Introduction
1:23 Meeting Co-Founders at IIT Madras
2:18 Starting Desklamp
3:28 Y Combinator Application
5:18 Relationship with Co-Founders
7:00 Learnings at YC
9:58 Pivoting from Desklamp to Clueso
11:56 What came first, product or idea?
14:00 Oh shit moment
16:42 Advice for young founders



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