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Chris Cunningham - ClickUp
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π From Zero to ClickUp: Chris Cunningham's Startup Journey
In this incredible episode, Chris Cunningham shares the fascinating story of how he and his co-founder Zeb Evans built ClickUp from the ground up!
*Key highlights:*
π Early Beginnings:
- Started by managing a rapper in college
- Built an internal project management tool called "Mission Control Center"
- Pivoted from a social media app after Snapchat copied their concept
π‘ Startup Secrets:
- Stayed scrappy and looked for unique opportunities
- Weren't afraid to pivot and ignore traditional advice
- Focused on shipping fast and improving continuously
π Breakthrough Moments:
- First customer from Accenture in 2016
- Acquired customers from a competing app shutting down
- Closed deals with Home Depot and Randstad
π― Future Vision:
- Aiming to go public
- Expanding features with AI
-Committed to building an exceptional product
Chris's advice? Be scrappy, focus on your product, and always be looking for opportunities!
#Startup #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #ClickUp
Chapters
1. Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Disruption (00:00:00)
2. The Importance of Scrappiness in Startups (00:12:00)
3. Insights from Tony Robbins and Personal Development (00:36:00)
4. The pivotal Shift from Memory to ClickUp (01:03:00)
5. Building a Team and Culture at ClickUp (01:48:00)
6. Future Trends and Goals for ClickUp (02:54:00)
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