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Rob Snyder: McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder, ​​Cracking Product-Market Fit & Accelerate Or Die - E472

2024/9/12
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Rob Snyder), Founder of Reframe), and Jeremy Au) discussed:

  1. McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder: Rob detailed his initial career moves from political philosophy to starting at McKinsey, where he developed critical analytical skills and professional discipline. His time at Harvard Business School was shaped by the “Founder's Journey” course, which provided a realistic portrayal of the challenges in entrepreneurship through case studies and alumni insights, preparing him for the unpredictable startup environment.

  2. Cracking Product-Market Fit: Rob's strenuous two year journey to identify product-market fit was marked by numerous strategy pivots. Direct customer feedback led to a streamlined product offering and catalyzed a growth spurt, increasing revenue from zero to $4 million ARR. He shared on how and why psychological barriers like confirmation bias were harder to overcome than the actual pivots.

  3. Accelerate Or Die: Rob reflected on his parents’ traditional career paths and his aspiration to do more with his life and opportunities. The intense pace and high stakes of startup culture are both the norm and the reward for high-performers.

Rob and Jeremy also explored the psychological resilience required for startup success, the influence of family history on risk-taking, and the significant learning moments derived from near-failure experiences.

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