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Seema Alexander द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Seema Alexander या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal

📌Make sure to check out UPACE https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/

In this episode of 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI and co-chair DC Startup Week, explores the entrepreneurial journey of Rachel Koretsky, the CEO of UpACE and co-chair of DC Startup Week.

Rachel shares insights on how she grew her startup from zero to nearly 5 million users, discussing the challenges of being a non-technical founder, securing pilot programs, and pivoting business strategies. The episode delves into the intricacies of building a SaaS platform for community rec centers, the importance of understanding customer needs, and leveraging technology for member engagement.

In addition, the two co-chairs also have some bonus content as they discuss the growth trajectory and vision of DC Startup Week, emphasizing the significance of community and support in the entrepreneurial ecosystem --and their upcoming 9th annual conference from October 21-25 in Washington DC Metro area.

👉 In this episode

(01:19) Meet Rachel Koretsky: CEO of Upace

(02:05) Rachel's Entrepreneurial Journey

(04:07) Identifying and Solving the Initial Problem

(07:12) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(09:20) Building the First Client Base

(16:24) Leveraging University Resources

(21:51) Navigating the Impact of COVID-19

(26:07) Utilizing Predictive Analytics for Growth

(29:55) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(31:11) Finding the Right Technical Partner

(32:30) Trusting Your Gut in Business Decisions

(33:26) The Journey to Finding a CTO

(34:11) Empowering Female Founders

(35:24) The Importance of Community Support

(38:47) The Birth of DC Startup Week

(45:24) The Vision for DC Startup Week

(48:32) Advice for Aspiring Founders

(55:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🌎Reach out to Rachel Koretsky

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkoretsky Website https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/new-index

🌎Reach out to Seema Ponda Alexander

Disruptive CEO Advisory https://www.disruptive.ceo/

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📌Make sure to check out UPACE https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/

In this episode of 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI and co-chair DC Startup Week, explores the entrepreneurial journey of Rachel Koretsky, the CEO of UpACE and co-chair of DC Startup Week.

Rachel shares insights on how she grew her startup from zero to nearly 5 million users, discussing the challenges of being a non-technical founder, securing pilot programs, and pivoting business strategies. The episode delves into the intricacies of building a SaaS platform for community rec centers, the importance of understanding customer needs, and leveraging technology for member engagement.

In addition, the two co-chairs also have some bonus content as they discuss the growth trajectory and vision of DC Startup Week, emphasizing the significance of community and support in the entrepreneurial ecosystem --and their upcoming 9th annual conference from October 21-25 in Washington DC Metro area.

👉 In this episode

(01:19) Meet Rachel Koretsky: CEO of Upace

(02:05) Rachel's Entrepreneurial Journey

(04:07) Identifying and Solving the Initial Problem

(07:12) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(09:20) Building the First Client Base

(16:24) Leveraging University Resources

(21:51) Navigating the Impact of COVID-19

(26:07) Utilizing Predictive Analytics for Growth

(29:55) Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder

(31:11) Finding the Right Technical Partner

(32:30) Trusting Your Gut in Business Decisions

(33:26) The Journey to Finding a CTO

(34:11) Empowering Female Founders

(35:24) The Importance of Community Support

(38:47) The Birth of DC Startup Week

(45:24) The Vision for DC Startup Week

(48:32) Advice for Aspiring Founders

(55:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🌎Reach out to Rachel Koretsky

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkoretsky Website https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/new-index

🌎Reach out to Seema Ponda Alexander

Disruptive CEO Advisory https://www.disruptive.ceo/

Production Studio: Legacy Session

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