Building Community Through Home-Cooked Meals | Sienna's Journey with The Figs Platform

In this episode, join us as we delve into Sienna's inspiring journey of founding The Figs Platform, a unique app that brings strangers together over home-cooked meals.

From humble beginnings with just eight guests, Sienna has grown Figs into a vibrant community with diverse events such as 'Mumbai at Home', BBQs, and chicken nugget gatherings.

Though recently launched, they already have 1,000+ members (with 600 paying members in just six months!) 🦍

Learn about her motivations, the challenges of being a solo female entrepreneur, and her vision for the future.

Plus, get insights into how figs create a sense of belonging and foster genuine connections.

Don't miss the friendly banter over bubble tea choices, a round of 'Would You Rather?', and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build their own apps and platforms.

SIENA SPILLS THE TEA ON BUILDING A STARTUP AND COMMUNITY!

ENJOY 💙

KEY MOMENTS 🧋

00:00 Intro

01:41 The Origin Story of The Figs Platform

03:49 Would You Rather: Entrepreneurial Version

06:32 Building the Figs Platform: From Idea to Reality

11:02 Challenges and Successes of the First Dinner Party

14:22 Expanding the Community and Finding a Co-Founder

16:04 The Reali-TEA of Being a Solo Female Founder

17:38 How to Build a Community

19:18 Safety Concerns!

19:53 Funding and Financial Strategies

22:07 Day-to-Day Operations of Figs

32:33 How to Double Your Social Media Following!

34:08 Key Learnings and Advice for Entrepreneurs

38:09 The Future Vision for Figs

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