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"First-Time Founder Takes on Groupon" with Mason Still CEO of BlueVerse | 339
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Company Stats:
- Founded: 2021
- Employees: 23+
- Annual Revenue: $200,000 in ARR with goals to 2X-3X by the end of the year
- Platform Users: 15,000+ downloads
Episode Highlights:
- ✅ Leveraging College Networks: Founding a tech company in college with friends can lead to innovative solutions and rapid growth.
- ✅ Identifying Core Problems: The key to a successful startup is not just a good idea but addressing a specific problem that businesses face.
- ✅ Local Focus for Expansion: Concentrating on the local Texas market before scaling further ensures a strong foundation and strategic growth.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mason Still, CEO of Blueverse, unfolds the journey from a college startup to aiming for significant revenue growth within a short span. Starting with $200,000 in annual revenue and a dynamic team, Blueverse is poised for expansion, focusing initially on Texas. Mason shares insights into the inception of Blueverse among college friends, turning promotional activities into a tech venture that addresses small businesses' challenges. The discussion touches on the hurdles of being a first-time founder, the importance of pinpointing the right problem, and differentiating from competitors like Groupon. Blueverse's strategy emphasizes local engagement and providing businesses with a platform for better digital visibility without the heavy discounting demanded by other platforms.
Notable Questions We Asked:
Q: How did your experiences in college lead to founding Blueverse?
A: The team leveraged their promotional activities and strong friendship to start a venture that could address real-world problems.
Q: What major challenges did you face as a first-time founder?
A: Understanding the critical aspect of solving the right problem and maintaining conviction in their solution was a significant learning curve.
Q: How does Blueverse differentiate from platforms like Groupon?
A: Unlike Groupon, which requires businesses to offer steep discounts, Blueverse provides flexibility in deal offerings, aligning more closely with businesses' needs.
Q: How important is having a technical co-founder in a tech startup?
A: Essential, as in-house development leads to faster progress and better product evolution compared to relying solely on contracted development.
Q: What is your strategy for scaling outside your current market?
A: Focusing on dominating the local Texas market with plans to gradually expand, prioritizing areas with high potential for engagement.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:10 Company Stats
00:38 The Genesis of Blueverse
01:39 The Challenges of a First-Time Founder
02:35 Solving the Right Problem
04:00 In-House Development
05:00 Bootstrapping and Raising Capital
06:01 Focusing on Texas
06:44 Competing with Groupon
08:18 How to Get Involved with Blueverse
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Blueverse, Startup Growth, Entrepreneurship, Tech Startups, Small Business Solutions, Local Marketing, Business Strategy, Rapid Growth, College Startup, Tech Innovation, Addressing Market Needs, First-Time Founder Challenges, Groupon Alternatives, Local Market Focus, Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
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