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Summary

In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, Brad Groux and Robert Groux interview Jon Levesque, founder of Seeq. Jon shares his journey from being a community manager at Microsoft to becoming a startup founder. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of building Seeq, a platform aimed at revolutionizing how people discover experiences. The conversation delves into the importance of community, leveraging AI in development, and the mindset needed for non-technical founders. Jon emphasizes the value of sharing ideas, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the belief that anyone can succeed with the right mindset and tools.

Keywords

startup, AI, automation, entrepreneurship, experience network, Seeq, community building, product development, non-technical founders, overcoming challenges

Takeaways

• Jon Levesque transitioned from Microsoft to founding Seeq.
• Seeq aims to redefine how people discover experiences.
• Community building has been a significant part of Jon's career.
• AI tools have accelerated development processes for startups.
• Non-technical founders can leverage no-code tools to build prototypes.
• Sharing ideas openly can lead to faster iterations and improvements.
• Imposter syndrome is common, but can be overcome with the right mindset.
• The startup journey is both rewarding and challenging.
• Networking and relationships are crucial for success in startups.
• Starting small and thinking big is essential for entrepreneurial success.

Titles

• Revolutionizing Experience Discovery with Seeq
• From Microsoft to Startup: Jon Levesque's Journey

Sound Bites

• "The only limitation is imagination."
• "I am the VC."
• "Start small, think big."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

02:03 From Community Builder to Startup Founder

04:48 Reimagining Travel Discovery

09:54 The Leap into Entrepreneurship

17:47 Creating a New Category: Experience Networks

23:59 Building the Prototype and Team Dynamics

34:02 Leveraging AI for Development

46:51 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

53:04 Advice for Non-Technical Founders

59:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

01:03:51 The End

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