About this podcast

Join Shensi Ding, Co-Founder and CEO of Merge, as she unpacks the journey of building a unified API platform that has successfully raised an impressive $75 million. Discover her methodical approach, from extensive market research to mastering sales strategies, all achieved with zero code for the initial 9 months. Shensi shares five essential steps for aspiring and current CEOs, offering invaluable insights on everything from understanding market gaps and competitive landscapes to fostering strong co-founder relationships and maintaining mental resilience in the challenging startup environment. Learn what it truly takes to transform a groundbreaking idea into a multi-million dollar venture, focusing on the critical early stages of research, product-market fit, and effective team scaling.