Statsig Seattle Tech Week Recap: Founders by Founders 5 key takeaways

Statsig participated in Seattle Tech Week, hosting a special edition of its roadshow, A/B Talks, where CEO Vijaye engaged in a panel discussion with Linda Lian of Common Room, Jared Roesch of OctoAI, and Justin Uberti of Fixie.ai. The panelists shared their journeys to becoming founders, emphasizing diverse career paths, early challenges, building effective teams, and establishing core values and vision. Key insights included the importance of diverse experiences, the chaotic nature of startup beginnings, the need for clear goals, and the challenge of balancing equity with competitive salaries. They also discussed customer-focused cultures and the Vision to Values framework, along with strategies such as soliciting early customer investment to validate product-market fit. The event was a source of practical advice and inspiration for entrepreneurs, and the conversation is available for on-demand viewing, with Statsig offering resources for startups through its free tier and startup program.