34: Inside Tech Company Leadership: The Real Secrets to Success with Daniel Usenko

Building Bigfoot by Jonathan Whiting

Episode notes
In this episode of Building Bigfoot, Daniel, CEO of Pixellu, recounts his path from an immigrant to a thriving entrepreneur in the US. He discusses the initial failure of their first app and the successful pivot to Smart Albums, highlighting the significance of customer validation and word-of-mouth in business growth. Daniel and Jonathan explore the transition from one-time software fees to a subscription model, the costs of running a tech company and the importance of solving real customer problems. They also touch on personal growth, with Daniel recommending continuous learning and sharing how stoicism and certain books have influenced his mindset. Daniel Usenko is a film photographer based in Seattle. He is a co-founder and CEO of Pixellu, a software company that helps other photographers run successful businesses. What We Discuss: (00:04:20)  ... 
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