Phil Libin at Startup School 2013 | Video Wiz

Summary

Phil Libin, the co-founder and CEO of All Turtles and former CEO of Evernote, shares his experiences and lessons learned in the early years of Evernote. He emphasizes the importance of having great co-founders and building a strong team. Libin highlights the significance of building a product that the team is passionate about and advises against making friends with individuals who do not fit the criteria of being reliable co-founders. He also discusses the challenges of fundraising and the importance of persistence and resilience. Despite facing financial difficulties and almost shutting down the company, Libin found hope and success through the support of users and investors. Overall, he emphasizes the importance of building something epic and personally fulfilling, rather than solely focusing on market demand.

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