a16z general partner Andrew Chen talks with repeat entrepreneur, cofounder and CEO Justin Kan. Justin is a repeat entrepreneur who co-founded Kiko Software (a Web 2.0 calendar that pre-dated Google Calendar by 4 years); Justin.tv (a lifecasting platform); Twitch.tv (a live streaming platform for esports, music, and other creatives now part of Amazon); Socialcam; and now Atrium, a software powered law firm for startups.
Justin reflects on his journey and shares 10 + 1 lesson he’s learned along the way:
The paradox of choice: choosing a focus
Tradeoffs between B2B versus B2C companies
Market risk vs execution risk
Fundraising strategy: go big or stay lean?
Managing the stress of being a startup CEO (again!)
Seeking out mentors, coaches, and peers for help
Intentionally designing a culture to avoid the pitfalls of “culture eating strategy”
Things he’s still doing in his latest startup—and things he’s doing very differently
Managing higher expectations
What he’s reading and listening to
Bonus: advice he’d give his 20-year old self
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