In this conversation, Alan speaks with Javier Martínez De Velasco, co-founder and COO of Artgonuts, about the journey of building a startup focused on connecting travelers with local cultural experiences. They discuss the evolution from a creative agency to a product company, the importance of storytelling, daily routines of a founder, and the challenges of finding product-market fit. Javier shares insights on motivation, technical challenges, and the significance of empathy in leadership. The conversation also touches on trends in travel and technology, defining success, and advice for young entrepreneurs.
00:00 Introduction to Argonauts
02:44 The Evolution from Spectre to Argonauts
05:24 Finding Product Market Fit
08:10 The Technology Behind Argonauts
10:38 Daily Life of a Founder
13:34 Motivation and Work-Life Balance
15:48 Technical Challenges and Lessons Learned
18:31 Future Trends in Travel and Technology
20:37 Defining Success
23:02 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
25:50 Messages to Customers and Investors
28:05 The Superpower of Empathy
