“Build it. Launch it. Even if it’s sketchy.” – Marc Lou, startup builder

Story by Marc Lou

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1. How and when did you make your first dollar online?

In 2018. After a few cold emails with an Escape Room business, I sold them software I didn’t build yet ($99/month). That customers churned in 2022.

2. How long does it take between the idea and this first dollar?

A couple of days because I didn’t build the app; 2 years if we count the 4 startups I made before (that never made money).

3. What best actionable advice would you give to someone who wants to start TODAY?

Every product has a 24h-version. Build it. Launch it. Even if it’s sketchy.

4. What resources would you recommend to a beginner?

The book How To Fail At Almost Everything by Scott Adams. It gives you the right mindset to build a successful startup.

5. Who would you recommend to follow?

Dan Kulkov

About Marc

I used to build LEGO, now startups.

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