Very cool episode number 135 as I spoke with Jacky, an engineer who 1) works full-time and 2) is growing his own AI startup as a side hustle.
This is super interesting for a variety of reasons, especially if you’re:
looking to start your own business - AI or not
working full-time but wanting a side hustle as well
trying to learn more about AI
handling 2 (or more) businesses at the same time
and a host of other reasons.
Jacky shares his journey of creating AnswerHQ as a side hustle while working full-time, his approach to time management, and the tools and strategies he uses to operate efficiently. We also cover startup life, including market validation, customer acquisition, building in public, and the importance of focusing on solving pain points.
Whether you're a technical or non-technical founder, there are invaluable insights to help you start and grow your own business.
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Topics
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:15 Jacky's Background and Answer HQ Overview
00:33 The Journey from Side Hustle to Full-Time
01:23 Challenges and Initial Idea Validation
03:47 Building the MVP and Early Customer Acquisition
08:14 Leveraging AI Tools for Productivity
12:03 Time Management and Personal Strategies
15:13 Biggest Challenges as a Solopreneur
15:34 Shifting Focus: From Product Development to Marketing
15:56 The Challenges of Marketing and Sales for Startups
18:41 The Importance of Understanding Your Business Goals
19:55 Funding Your Startup: Options and Considerations
20:57 Building for Pain Points, Not Ideas
21:54 The Role of MVPs and No-Code Tools
26:12 The Concept and Benefits of Building in Public
30:12 Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Where to find Jacky
https://answerhq.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjackyliang/
https://jjacky.substack.com/
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