What 99% of Startups Get Wrong About Trust | Akhil Nigam

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The Founder`s Code

Shamil Malachiyev

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The Founder's Code is for entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries at every stage of their journey. Building a startup isn't easy—it’s filled with hard choices, constant struggles, and moments of uncertainty. Join me, Shamil Malachiyev, founder of FluidLabs, as I openly share my own journey of building my IT consultancy, learning weekly from honest conversations with some of the world’s most successful founders. We cover the tough stuff that all founders face: finding the right co-founders, hiring C-level talent, scaling your business, overcoming limiting beliefs, and even managing the mental

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What 99% of Startups Get Wrong About Trust | Akhil Nigam | Finmo

The Founder`s Code

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1 month ago

What 99% of Startups Get Wrong About Trust | Akhil Nigam | Finmo

In this episode, Shamil Malachiyev interviews Akhil Nigam, co-founder and chief product officer of Finmo, a FinTech platform focused on global treasury management. They discuss the dynamics of co-founding teams, the importance of product management, and the lessons learned from building a startup. Akhil shares insights on navigating co-founder relationships, the significance of customer feedback, and the role of AI in business. He emphasizes the need for trust in financial technology and offers advice for founders in a rapidly changing landscape.Chapters00:00 Introduction to FinMotech and Akhil Nigam02:55 The Journey of Co-Founding FinMotech06:21 The Dynamics of Co-Founding Teams08:45 Navigating Challenges in Co-Founding Relationships13:27 Understanding Product Management vs Project Management18:49 The Importance of Problem Validation in Product Development24:35 Experiences from Working in Large Corporations27:53 Transformational Moments in Startup Life29:00 Building a Culture of Accountability and Transparency31:56 Embracing Mistakes in Leadership34:03 The Importance of Strategic Vision36:13 Navigating Early Operational Challenges42:02 The Value of Customer Feedback47:44 Adapting to the AI Era53:39 Building Trust in Financial Technology55:31 The Power of Relationships for Founders🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcast: https://lnk.to/founderscode👇 CONNECT WITH AKHILAkhil Nigam ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhilnigam562Finmo ► https://finmo.net/👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMILShamil Malachiyev ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyevFluidLabs & Founder`s Code ► https://fluidlabs.tech/