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A Bootstrapped SaaS Journey To 1.3 Million Users with the CEO of Upace, Rachel Koretsky

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Seema Alexander에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Seema Alexander 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

📌Make sure to check out UPACE https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/

In this episode of 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI and co-chair DC Startup Week, explores the entrepreneurial journey of Rachel Koretsky, the CEO of UpACE and co-chair of DC Startup Week.

Rachel shares insights on how she grew her startup from zero to nearly 5 million users, discussing the challenges of being a non-technical founder, securing pilot programs, and pivoting business strategies. The episode delves into the intricacies of building a SaaS platform for community rec centers, the importance of understanding customer needs, and leveraging technology for member engagement.

In addition, the two co-chairs also have some bonus content as they discuss the growth trajectory and vision of DC Startup Week, emphasizing the significance of community and support in the entrepreneurial ecosystem --and their upcoming 9th annual conference from October 21-25 in Washington DC Metro area.

👉 In this episode

(01:19) Meet Rachel Koretsky: CEO of Upace

(02:05) Rachel's Entrepreneurial Journey

(04:07) Identifying and Solving the Initial Problem

(07:12) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(09:20) Building the First Client Base

(16:24) Leveraging University Resources

(21:51) Navigating the Impact of COVID-19

(26:07) Utilizing Predictive Analytics for Growth

(29:55) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(31:11) Finding the Right Technical Partner

(32:30) Trusting Your Gut in Business Decisions

(33:26) The Journey to Finding a CTO

(34:11) Empowering Female Founders

(35:24) The Importance of Community Support

(38:47) The Birth of DC Startup Week

(45:24) The Vision for DC Startup Week

(48:32) Advice for Aspiring Founders

(55:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🌎Reach out to Rachel Koretsky

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkoretsky Website https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/new-index

🌎Reach out to Seema Ponda Alexander

Disruptive CEO Advisory https://www.disruptive.ceo/

Production Studio: Legacy Session

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Manage episode 437997938 series 3561015
Seema Alexander에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Seema Alexander 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

📌Make sure to check out UPACE https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/

In this episode of 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI and co-chair DC Startup Week, explores the entrepreneurial journey of Rachel Koretsky, the CEO of UpACE and co-chair of DC Startup Week.

Rachel shares insights on how she grew her startup from zero to nearly 5 million users, discussing the challenges of being a non-technical founder, securing pilot programs, and pivoting business strategies. The episode delves into the intricacies of building a SaaS platform for community rec centers, the importance of understanding customer needs, and leveraging technology for member engagement.

In addition, the two co-chairs also have some bonus content as they discuss the growth trajectory and vision of DC Startup Week, emphasizing the significance of community and support in the entrepreneurial ecosystem --and their upcoming 9th annual conference from October 21-25 in Washington DC Metro area.

👉 In this episode

(01:19) Meet Rachel Koretsky: CEO of Upace

(02:05) Rachel's Entrepreneurial Journey

(04:07) Identifying and Solving the Initial Problem

(07:12) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(09:20) Building the First Client Base

(16:24) Leveraging University Resources

(21:51) Navigating the Impact of COVID-19

(26:07) Utilizing Predictive Analytics for Growth

(29:55) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(31:11) Finding the Right Technical Partner

(32:30) Trusting Your Gut in Business Decisions

(33:26) The Journey to Finding a CTO

(34:11) Empowering Female Founders

(35:24) The Importance of Community Support

(38:47) The Birth of DC Startup Week

(45:24) The Vision for DC Startup Week

(48:32) Advice for Aspiring Founders

(55:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🌎Reach out to Rachel Koretsky

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkoretsky Website https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/new-index

🌎Reach out to Seema Ponda Alexander

Disruptive CEO Advisory https://www.disruptive.ceo/

Production Studio: Legacy Session

  continue reading

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