#180 with Furqan Rydhan - What it's Like Co-founding a $20B Comp…
About This Episode
Shaan and Sam interview Furqan Rydhan, a technical co-founder of the multibillion-dollar company AppLovin and a prolific entrepreneur. They discuss the evolution of mobile advertising, the mechanics of decentralized finance (DeFi), the direct-to-consumer potential of vertical farming, and Furqan’s new robotics and hardware incubator in San Francisco.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- * (5:33) Background on Furqan and his new venture (f.inc)
- * (7:48) How AppLovin became a $20B+ company
- * (24:20) The hardware Furqan is bullish on
- * (35:33) DeFi and borrowing against crypto
- * (48:38) The opportunities in vertical farming
- * (59:59) The power of proximity and serendipitous opportunities
- * (1:13:40) What are DAOs?
Key Takeaways
Look for opportunities to replace expensive, specialized hardware with a combination of cheap commodity sensors and machine learning software.
Prioritize speed in decision-making and market testing over perfect engineering to determine if a product is viable as quickly as possible.
Use decentralized finance protocols to access permissionless financial services like interest-free loans or higher-yield savings accounts that bypass traditional banking bureaucracy.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Fit Cam TV Plugin
AI & Automation
Shopify for NFT Minting
Creator Tools
Creator Mystery Loot Boxes
Creator Tools
FAANG-to-Startup ISA Fund
Acquisitions