Building a Startup is About Solving a Problem - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

Summary

Avni Patel Thompson, CEO and Founder of Poppy, shares her journey of starting a childcare startup after struggling with her first venture. She started Poppy to solve the problem of parents feeling panicked and anxious about who is taking care of their children. Despite initial setbacks, Poppy is now serving thousands of families in Seattle. Avni's goal was to speak at the Female Founders Conference, and she achieved it after receiving an invitation from Y Combinator, despite being rejected by them in the past.

Avni struggled with her first startup before starting Poppy
Poppy was created to solve the problem of parents feeling anxious about childcare
Poppy now serves thousands of families in Seattle
Avni achieved her goal of speaking at the Female Founders Conference
She received an invitation from Y Combinator after being rejected in the past

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