On this episode of The Small Biz Ahead Podcast, host Gene Marks is joined by Tom Bachant, founder and CEO at Unthread to discuss his career as a tech entrepreneur and startup cofounder. Tom also shares his venture capital experience and why other startup companies should consider Y Combinator. Tom offers insight into what has helped make his startups successful, and the reality of what it’s like running a startup in today’s competitive landscape.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Tom’s background and career path
02:18 Sobrio
06:57 Dashride and Cruise
09:26 Everyspace
11:50 Unthread
14:20 Why startups should use Y Combinator
17:56 Advice for entrepreneurs
19:29 Understanding business and finance
20:40 Working with different partners
21:45 Tom’s current role and responsibilities
22:55 The reality of running a startup
25:11 Unthread’s team
28:11 Key takeaways for entrepreneurs
To learn more about Unthread, check out Unthread.io.
To learn more about Tom, check out his Forbes 30 Under 30 article.
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