About this episode
Alban Denoyel is the co-founder and former CEO of Sketchfab, the leading platform for publishing, sharing, and discovering 3D content. Launched in 2012, Sketchfab allows creators to upload, view, and share 3D files online. It's often described as a "YouTube for 3D files," providing tools for users to explore and interact with 3D models in real-time without downloading any special software. The platform is widely used in various industries, including gaming, architecture, and education, to host and share 3D visualizations. Alban's work with Sketchfab has been influential in making 3D content more accessible and integrated into mainstream web experiences.
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Episode 49 Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:27 Alban's Origin Story
00:10:39 Luck Vs. Hardwork
00:12:27 Raising Money for Sketchfab
00:15:00 Moving to USA for Sketchfab
00:19:02 The Biggest Challenge While Building Sketchfab
00:25:18 What Made Sketchfab the "Apple" of 3D content
00:31:45 First Revenue of Sketchfab
00:35:28 The Best Way to Price a Product or Service
00:37:11 The Moment Sketchfab Became Profitable
00:39:50 Dealing with 85 REJECTIONS from VCs
00:42:18 Epic Games Acquiring Sketchfab
00:48:22 The Right Time to Sell a Company
00:49:16 When to Look for Funding?
00:53:55 What VC Investors Look for in a Founder!!
00:55:07 Alban's Resource Recommendations for New Founders
00:57:07 The Future of the 3D Content Industry... AI?
01:00:59 The Next Adventure for Alban
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