Bootstrap to a Billion | Scott Cohen
Description
Scott Cohen is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Throughout his career, Scott has shown that he is able to build successful tech companies from the ground up all the way to a successful exit. His most recent venture, Byte, a direct-to-consumer brand for oral care and invisible teeth aligners, was acquired in 2021 for over a billion dollars. Byte was the fourth start-up in Los Angeles to exit for over a billion dollars. Listen in and listen as Scott shares his insights and experiences.
Timestamps:
03:32 - Billion dollar exits
04:48 - Starting Byte
06:49 - Enduring COVID
10:59 - Net Promoter Score
12:53 - Branding
15:21 - Data
18:26 - Hiring people
24:33 - Advice for entrepreneurs
26:31 - Grit and determination
27:47 - Entrepreneurs: born or made?
29:38 - Scott’s kids
31:03 - Motivation
33:28 - Giving back
Links:
Scott’s Website: https://www.thescottcohen.com/