Alex, CEO, on Inside a CEO’s Mind [Podcast]
Kelly Percillier
Nov 2, 2022
Summary
Our co-founder & CEO, Alex Louisy, was Yacine’s guest on “Inside a CEO’s Mind” to discuss how we are building Upflow and helping B2B companies control their destiny. In this insightful conversation, Alex shares his journey, the challenges faced, and the strategies employed to grow Upflow over the past four years. This episode offers a deep dive into the key figures, customer profiles, and the importance of finding product-market fit. Additionally, Alex talks about his motivations, the importance of a give-back culture, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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00:00 — Introductory words
04:00 — Alex’s background
07:30 — Upflow’s value proposition and vision
11:00 — Nailing your niche
15:30 — Growing Upflow for 4 years
18:00 — Key figures
24:00 — Customers profile
28:00 — Product market fit
35:15 — Alex’s fundamental motivations to start Upflow
45:00 — People’s journey
52:00 — Give-back culture
57:00 — Defining entrepreneurship
58:30 — Choosing a board member
1:00:30 — Advice to entrepreneurs getting started
FAQ
Q: What can listeners expect to learn from Alex Louisy’s appearance on “Inside a CEO’s Mind”?
A: In this episode, Alex shares the behind-the-scenes of building Upflow over the past four years—from identifying the right customer niche to achieving product-market fit. He dives into key growth figures, customer insights, and his personal motivations as a founder. Aspiring entrepreneurs will also find actionable advice on building a give-back culture, navigating leadership challenges, and selecting the right board members.