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Oscar Jesionek: Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder, Audio Learning Product-Market Fit & Trust Your Gut - E474
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Oscar Jesionek, CEO & Cofounder of Fonos, and Jeremy Au discussed:
1. Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder: Oscar traces his entrepreneurial path, starting from his academic background in economics in Austria to his diverse professional experiences in headhunting, healthcare, and finance. His early career was a period of self-discovery, where he evaluated various sectors and geographies before narrowing his focus to roles that aligned with his values and desire for social impact. Oscar shares how these experiences, along with a growing dissatisfaction with conventional industries, led him to Vietnam, where he found a deeper sense of purpose through entrepreneurship.
2. Audio Learning Product-Market Fit: Fonos began with a simple goal to provide accessible non-fiction audio content, inspired by Oscar’s spouse’s learning preferences. Recognizing a gap in Vietnam’s market for educational non-fiction, Fonos initially focused on audiobooks, leveraging copyright advantages. As Vietnam’s digital payments evolved and consumer demand for educational content grew, Fonos expanded its offerings to include guided meditations, book summaries, and courses. This pivot transformed the platform from a niche audiobook provider into a comprehensive educational hub tailored to local needs.
3. Trust Your Gut: Oscar shares personal stories of navigating the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, from moving to Asia with limited financial resources to making strategic pivots in response to market demands. His journey underscores the importance of trusting your gut when making key decisions in unfamiliar environments, highlighting the balance between research and intuition in business growth.
Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/oscar-jesionek
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English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Join us at Geeks on a Beach! Use the code "BRAVESEA" for a 45% discount for the first 10 registrations, and 35% off for the next ones.
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Manage episode 440467758 series 3243141
Oscar Jesionek, CEO & Cofounder of Fonos, and Jeremy Au discussed:
1. Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder: Oscar traces his entrepreneurial path, starting from his academic background in economics in Austria to his diverse professional experiences in headhunting, healthcare, and finance. His early career was a period of self-discovery, where he evaluated various sectors and geographies before narrowing his focus to roles that aligned with his values and desire for social impact. Oscar shares how these experiences, along with a growing dissatisfaction with conventional industries, led him to Vietnam, where he found a deeper sense of purpose through entrepreneurship.
2. Audio Learning Product-Market Fit: Fonos began with a simple goal to provide accessible non-fiction audio content, inspired by Oscar’s spouse’s learning preferences. Recognizing a gap in Vietnam’s market for educational non-fiction, Fonos initially focused on audiobooks, leveraging copyright advantages. As Vietnam’s digital payments evolved and consumer demand for educational content grew, Fonos expanded its offerings to include guided meditations, book summaries, and courses. This pivot transformed the platform from a niche audiobook provider into a comprehensive educational hub tailored to local needs.
3. Trust Your Gut: Oscar shares personal stories of navigating the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, from moving to Asia with limited financial resources to making strategic pivots in response to market demands. His journey underscores the importance of trusting your gut when making key decisions in unfamiliar environments, highlighting the balance between research and intuition in business growth.
Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/oscar-jesionek
Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/oscar-jesionek-id
观看、收听或阅读全文,请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/oscar-jesionek-cn
Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/oscar-jesionek-vn
Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com
WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea
English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Join us at Geeks on a Beach! Use the code "BRAVESEA" for a 45% discount for the first 10 registrations, and 35% off for the next ones.
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