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The Hype Happy Hour

Interview with Percent Founder Nelson Chu

Ep. 10

What’s the difference between a business and a startup?


We try to get to the bottom of this question and many others on today’s episode of the Hype Happy Hour.


Fintech CEO Guest Nelson Chu (Founder of Percent) joins us to discuss the ins and outs of venture capital, the fintech industry, and the art of building a startup from scratch.


Topics include:


  • How long you should expect it to take to build a company
  • The art of creating a user-friendly experience
  • What it takes to nail the details 
  • The unique needs of a 21st century tech startup 



Resources:


The Hype Handbook

Hype Book List: https://www.hypereads.com/list

MicroFame Media website: microfamemedia.com

Author Website: michaelfschein.com


Learn more about our guest’s company at Percent.com



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