Success Leaves Clues: Ep181 with guest Roy Wainer, Founder & CEO @ Townish

We really enjoyed talking with Roy Wainer, Founder & CEO at Townish, a platform for planning and organizing team meetings and events in unique and curated spaces. Roy discusses the origins of Townish and the growing trend of remote work. He explains how Townish aims to provide a one-stop shop for organizing off-site and team events, focusing on fun, team building, and work. Roy also shares the successes and challenges of building the platform and expanding to different geographies, choosing the right customers and the challenges of scaling a product across different markets. He envisions a future where Townish becomes a global platform for team collaboration and engagement.

Key Takeaways

• The trend of remote work and distributed teams has created a need for platforms like Townish.
• Choose customers carefully as they can significantly impact the direction and success of a business.
• The nature of work is changing, and individuals need to be prepared for constant development and potential job displacement.
• Startups thrive in chaos and require flexibility and adaptability to navigate the challenges of building a new business.
• Failure is a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey and should be embraced as a stepping stone to success.
• Building a successful business takes time and perseverance, and success often comes after years of hard work.

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