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Lessons from a first-time CEO — Steve El-Hage on learning everything the hard way

Lessons from a first-time CEO — Steve El-Hage on learning everything the hard way

FromIn Depth


Lessons from a first-time CEO — Steve El-Hage on learning everything the hard way

FromIn Depth

ratings:
Length:
92 minutes
Released:
Nov 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our third episode is with Steve El-Hage, co-founder and CEO of Drop, an electronics company that creates products powered by feedback by a massive community of enthusiasts and experts. Reflecting on his 8-year, heads-down grind since becoming a first-time founder at 22, Steve shares the lessons that he figured out the hard way, from revenue dropping off a cliff and painful pivots, to hiring blunders and severe burnout.
Released:
Nov 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to In Depth, a new podcast from First Round Review that’s dedicated to surfacing the tactical advice founders and startup leaders need to grow their teams, their companies and themselves. Hosted by Brett Berson, a partner at First Round, In Depth will cover a lot of ground and a wide range of topics, from hiring executives and becoming a better manager, to the importance of storytelling inside of your organization. But every interview will hit the level of tactical depth where the very best advice is found. We hope you’ll join us. Subscribe to “In Depth” now and learn more at firstround.com