The Next-Generation Social Network Where Founders Connect with VCs Faster Than Ever w/ Zayd Ali (CEO)

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Zayd Ali, founder of Fish, a social network for entrepreneurs and investors. They discuss Zayd's journey into entrepreneurship, the launch and monetization strategy of Fish, and the importance of building relationships with venture capitalists. Zayd also shares his experience with balancing academics and startup life, and his time at Founders University and Launch House.

Welcome everyone to the MBIT Podcast in which we discuss tech, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. Today Zayd Ali joins the pod to discuss his startup FISH and how the app makes it easy for young millennial & GenZ founders to connect with VCs.

Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast

Twitter of Guest: @zaydsyedali

Learn more about FISH here: https://thinkfish.app

(0:00) Introduction and Journey of Zayd Ali into Entrepreneurship (5:15) Launch of Fish: A Social Network for Entrepreneurs and Investors (9:51) Building Relationships with Venture Capitalists: Insights for Founders (12:32) Mobile App Route and Monetization Strategy for Fish (15:12) Launch Strategies and Story Behind the Name "Fish" (18:12) Balancing Academics and Building a Startup (20:48) Key Takeaways on Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship (23:33) Zayd's Experience with Founders University and Launch House (25:08) Final Thoughts and Wrap-up with Zayd Ali