The First 100 | How Founders Acquired their First 100 Customers | Product-Market Fit

Hadi Radwan

In this podcast, serial entrepreneur Hadi Radwan will sit with founders and entrepreneurs to uncover how they acquired their first 100 paying customers. This podcast is designed for early-stage founders or soon-to-become entrepreneurs who want to discover tactics, frameworks, and advice on how to reach this important milestone. read less
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[Raised $125 million] Ep.155 - The First 100 with Richard Joffe, the co-founder of Honey Insurance
24-06-2024
[Raised $125 million] Ep.155 - The First 100 with Richard Joffe, the co-founder of Honey Insurance
Richard Joffe, the co-founder of Honey Insurance, a digital home insurance provider that provides consumers quick access to insurance coverage by using public house information, satellite data, and artificial intelligence to estimate rebuild costs. Honey Insurance has now raised a total of $125 million since its 2020 inception.This Post is Sponsored by ALL IN ONEPlay the Euro 2024 Predictor Game and beat the leader.Think you've got a crystal ball for the beautiful game? Can you sniff out surprise victories and predict the heart-stopping moments that make the Euros unforgettable?This is your chance to go beyond cheering from the sidelines and become a Euro 2024 champion (well, kind of).Introducing All in One Euro 2024 Predictor Game.Join for FreeWhere to find Richard Joffe:• Website: Smarter home insurance | Honey Insurance• LinkedIn (6) Richard Joffe | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $33 million] Ep.154 - The First 100 with Gage Caligaris, the founder of Ledgebrook
20-06-2024
[Raised $33 million] Ep.154 - The First 100 with Gage Caligaris, the founder of Ledgebrook
Gage Caligaris is the founder of Ledgebrook, a tech-enabled E&S MGA looking to provide “the fastest, easiest quoting experience to wholesale brokers.”. Boston-based insurance startup Ledgebrook has closed a $4.6 million round of funding to scale its non-admitted GL & Supported Excess product & support the development of future offerings. The round, led by Markd, is structured as an uncapped SAFE and brings Ledgebrook’s total funding to date to $32.8 million.This Post is Sponsored by ALL IN ONEPlay the Euro 2024 Predictor Game and beat the leader.Think you've got a crystal ball for the beautiful game? Can you sniff out surprise victories and predict the heart-stopping moments that make the Euros unforgettable?This is your chance to go beyond cheering from the sidelines and become a Euro 2024 champion (well, kind of).Introducing All in One Euro 2024 Predictor Game.Join for FreeWhere to find Gage Caligaris• Website: Ledgebrook: Expertise & Speed for your E&S needs• LinkedIn (6) Gage Caligaris, FCAS | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $145 million] Ep.152 - The First 100 with Sanish Mondkar, CEO of Legion
17-06-2024
[Raised $145 million] Ep.152 - The First 100 with Sanish Mondkar, CEO of Legion
Sanish Mondkar, CEO of Legion,  a leading workforce management platform, dedicated to assisting business leaders in optimizing labor efficiency for hourly workers. Through its innovative technology, the platform employs a natural language interface to empower employees and managers, particularly in retail stores and restaurants. Sanish Mondkar is passionate about transforming hourly jobs into sustainable ones through intelligent automation, advocating for employee-centric management systems. This Post is Sponsored by ALL IN ONEPlay the Euro 2024 Predictor Game and beat the leader.Think you've got a crystal ball for the beautiful game? Can you sniff out surprise victories and predict the heart-stopping moments that make the Euros unforgettable?This is your chance to go beyond cheering from the sidelines and become a Euro 2024 champion (well, kind of).Introducing All in One Euro 2024 Predictor Game.Join for FreeWhere to find Sanish Mondkar:• Website: (6) Legion Technologies: Overview | LinkedIn• LinkedIn (6) Sanish Mondkar | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $30 million] Ep.152 - The First 100 with Rand Fishkin, Founder of Sparktoro and Moz | The Godfather of SEO is Ditching SEO
10-06-2024
[Raised $30 million] Ep.152 - The First 100 with Rand Fishkin, Founder of Sparktoro and Moz | The Godfather of SEO is Ditching SEO
Rand Fishkin is the co-founder of Moz, SparkToro, and Inbound.org. When it comes to SEO and digital marketing, it’s hard to find someone more knowledgeable than Rand Fishkin. His popular blog, hundreds of keynotes, and 2 hyper-successful SaaS businesses are a testament to his skill.Rand Fishkin was the founder and former CEO of Moz, a leading SEO software for marketers created in 2007 that grew out of the active followers of Rand’s popular SEOmoz blog. Moz grew quickly to over $30 million in revenue by 2013, having raised $30 million in venture capital investment. This Post is Sponsored by ALL IN ONEPlay the Euro 2024 Predictor Game and beat the leader.Think you've got a crystal ball for the beautiful game? Can you sniff out surprise victories and predict the heart-stopping moments that make the Euros unforgettable?This is your chance to go beyond cheering from the sidelines and become a Euro 2024 champion (well, kind of).Introducing All in One Euro 2024 Predictor Game.Join for FreeWhere to find Rand Fishkin:• Website: (9) SparkToro: Overview | LinkedIn• LinkedIn (8) Rand Fishkin | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Bootstrapped] Ep.151- The First 100 with Karim Helal, the founder of ProTenders
06-06-2024
[Bootstrapped] Ep.151- The First 100 with Karim Helal, the founder of ProTenders
Karim Helal is the founder of ProTenders, a Platform for Construction Companies to build their online reputation, find the right partners for each job, get new leads and streamline all their Tendering activities. Essentially, architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Suppliers can use the platform to generate more business by building their online profiles and receiving detailed updates on ongoing projects. The ProTenders platform is available to over 29,000 businesses of all sizes from 105 countries. Dubai-based construction intelligence and procurement platform ProTenders is bootstrapped.This Post is Sponsored by ALL IN ONEPlay the Euro 2024 Predictor Game and beat the leader.Think you've got a crystal ball for the beautiful game? Can you sniff out surprise victories and predict the heart-stopping moments that make the Euros unforgettable?This is your chance to go beyond cheering from the sidelines and become a Euro 2024 champion (well, kind of).Introducing All in One Euro 2024 Predictor Game.Join for FreeWhere to find Karim Helal:• Website: Construction's #1 Platform to Connect, Source & Procure. | ProTenders | ProTenders• LinkedIn (7) Karim Helal | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $17.3 million] Ep.150 - The First 100 with David Tal, Founder of Verse.ai | How Conversational AI Helps You Make More Money
03-06-2024
[Raised $17.3 million] Ep.150 - The First 100 with David Tal, Founder of Verse.ai | How Conversational AI Helps You Make More Money
David Tal is the CEO and Co-founder of Verse.ai, a next-generation lead conversion platform that’s 100% focused on inbound lead conversion. It uses a mix of text-first, multi-channel capabilities, AI and human-driven conversations, and patent-pending lead conversion technology to increase the chances of converting leads. Verse has raised to date $17.3 million from notable investors such as Moderne Ventures, OurCrowd, etc.This Post is Sponsored by ALL IN ONEPlay the Euro 2024 Predictor Game and beat the leader.Think you've got a crystal ball for the beautiful game? Can you sniff out surprise victories and predict the heart-stopping moments that make the Euros unforgettable?This is your chance to go beyond cheering from the sidelines and become a Euro 2024 champion (well, kind of).Introducing All in One Euro 2024 Predictor Game.Join for FreeWhere to find David Tal:• Website: Convert Leads With AI-powered SMS Conversations! | Verse.ai• LinkedIn (7) David Tal | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $12 million] Ep.149 - The First 100 with Vidit Agrawal | Event Marketing | Associations | Social Media Marketing | Customer Interviews
06-05-2024
[Raised $12 million] Ep.149 - The First 100 with Vidit Agrawal | Event Marketing | Associations | Social Media Marketing | Customer Interviews
Vidit Agrawal is the Founder of GajiGesa, financial wellness partner for employers in Indonesia. GajiGesa's powerful fintech platform is built to help millions of hardworking Indonesians take control of their financial lives with dignity. The GajiGesa app provides member employees with Earned Wage Access (EWA), financial education, and other financial management tools to improve their long-term financial health responsibly. It also empowers employer partners with an enterprise-grade HR analytics platform to improve employee productivity, engagement, and retention by reducing financial stress for their workforce. GajiGesa was founded in 2020 by Martyna Malinowska (formerly Product Lead at Standard Chartered Bank, Product Director at LenddoEFL) and Vidit Agarwal (formerly Head of Business Development APAC at Stripe, COO at CARRO, and first employee at Uber in Asia). GajiGesa has raised $12 million. The round was co-led by Defy.vc and Quest Ventures. Other participants included GK Plug and Play, Next Billion Ventures, Alto Partners Multi-Family Office, Kanmo Group and strategic angel investors.Where to find Vidit Agrawal:• Website: GajiGesa• LinkedIn (1) Vidit Agrawal | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $40 million] Ep.147 - The First 100 with Noosheen Hashemi, the Founder and CEO of January | The Power of Research | Diabetes Management
25-04-2024
[Raised $40 million] Ep.147 - The First 100 with Noosheen Hashemi, the Founder and CEO of January | The Power of Research | Diabetes Management
Noosheen Hashemi is the Founder and CEO of January, who has developed a platform that predicts diabetic patients’ responses to certain foods. January has raised $40 million to date from notable investors such as Felicis Ventures, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, and former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer.“One out of three people in America has pre-diabetes, and 90% of them don’t know it,” said Hashemi. “And one out of nine people has diabetes, and 20% of those people don’t know it. So blood sugar is something we should all be managing, but we just don’t know that we should.”While other companies have made headway in understanding biometric sensor data—from heart rate and glucose monitors, for example—January AI has made progress in analyzing and predicting the effects of food consumption itself.Where to find Noosheen Hashemi:• Website: Blood Sugar Monitoring Without A CGM | AI Health App | January AI• LinkedIn(18) Noosheen Hashemi | LinkedIn Where to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised $15 million] Ep.146 - The First 100 with Sancar Sahin, the founder of Oliva
22-04-2024
[Raised $15 million] Ep.146 - The First 100 with Sancar Sahin, the founder of Oliva
Sancar Sahin is the founder of Oliva, which is a healthtech platform offering specialist, on-demand mental health and wellbeing support to employees. The Company raised €13 million from notable investors such as Molten Ventures and was joined by existing investors Stride VC and new backers Alumni Ventures. Angels including Kieran Flanagan, CMO at Zapier, also participated.The raise follows a year where Oliva doubled the size of its team, increased its network of therapists from 50 to over 250, and grew revenues by over 300% year-on-year. Oliva is already used in UK and Key European markets worldwide and is currently available in 38 languages, with existing customers including Marshmallow, Maze, and Leapsome.Where to find Sancar Sahin:• Website: Oliva | Employee Mental Wellbeing Platform & Partner• LinkedIn (18) Sançar Sahin | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).
[Raised Undisclosed] Ep.139 - The First 100 with Aron D'Souza, the co-founder of Enhanced Games | Olympic Games Alternative
28-03-2024
[Raised Undisclosed] Ep.139 - The First 100 with Aron D'Souza, the co-founder of Enhanced Games | Olympic Games Alternative
Aron D'Souza is the co-founder of Enhanced Games, a planned international sports event where the athletes will not be subject to drug testing. Enhanced Games is a vision of the future Olympics where athletes use safe and legal enhancements to improve their performance. Backed by top venture capitalists, including Peter Thiel, it aims to create a better version of the Olympic Games. In contrast to traditional drug testing, the Enhanced Games will not subject athletes to such tests. Instead, it focuses on celebrating science and making sports safer, fairer, and more inclusive. The event is planned to take place in 2025 and will feature individual efforts across five categories: athletics, aquatics, combat, gymnastics, and strength.Where to find Bethany Stachenfeld:• Website: Home - Enhanced Games. A Better Version of the Olympic Games.• LinkedIn (5) Aron D'Souza | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).