#36 How to Build a Team Without Money | Yash Daftary

What if the biggest risk isn't starting a business, but waiting until you're "ready"? At just 25, Yash Daftary has already built FanBasis into a multi-million dollar platform that helps digital entrepreneurs 2-3x their revenue within a year. From starting his first business at 13 to raising a $20 million Series A, Yash reveals the mindset shifts that separate successful entrepreneurs from those who never take the leap. Connect with Yash Daftary: Website: https://bit.ly/4lIP7ja  Instagram: https://bit.ly/45lMte8  X: https://bit.ly/3UCtcPo  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4ltCeZX  Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 1:53 - Five-Year Business Anniversary  2:21 - Family Entrepreneurial Influence  3:18 - Parental Mentorship Philosophy  4:11 - Natural Ambition vs Nurturing  5:45 - First Business at Age 13  6:35 - Risk Tolerance and Career Decisions  8:30 - Co-Founder Departure Story  10:18 - Family Support System  11:08 - College vs Thiel Fellowship  13:02 - College Value Analysis  15:52 - Fraternity Business Connections  17:20 - Current Mentorship Approach  20:43 - Building Leadership Team  24:23 - Core Values in Hiring  25:20 - Interview Process Strategy  28:08 - Young Company Culture  29:57 - Hiring Mistake Management  31:28 - Biggest Business Mistakes  32:57 - First Fundraising Rounds  36:38 - Series A Announcement  37:14 - Building Team Loyalty  38:50 - Avoiding Big Tech Hires  40:56 - Credit Card Processing Challenges  42:04 - Competition Strategy  43:57 - Customer Success Metrics  46:34 - Humility in Leadership  48:59 - AI Integration Plans  51:05 - AI Avatar Technology  52:53 - Connect with Yash Daftary Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v

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