Summary of He didn't make money for 8 years | Saeju Jeong (1/2)

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Saeju Jeong, one of the founders of Noom, tells his story of how they went from being very poor to becoming a successful company in just a few years. He attributes his success to his perseverance as well as his belief in his product and company mission. Jeong also discusses the importance of being open to help and admitting where one may not be good at.

• 00:00:00 Saeju Jeong recounted his journey from being an immigrant entrepreneur to founding and CEO of Noom, a consumer-led health care company. Despite many challenges, such as not being able to speak English and not knowing any Americans, Jeong persevered and eventually built a successful company. In 2011, Noom raised $540 million in capital from Silver Lake and other investors. Today, Noom is one of the largest consumer-led digital healthcare companies in the United States, and is growing rapidly. Jeong credits his success to his perseverance and his belief in his product and mission.
• 00:05:00 Saeju Jeong, one of the founders of Noom, tells the story of how they went from being very poor to becoming a successful company in just a few short years. He emphasizes the importance of having a mission-driven company, and the importance of being able to ask for help when needed. He also recommends being honest with oneself and admitting where you are not good at.
• 00:10:00 This YouTube video by Saeju Jeong describes how he transitioned from being a company founder to a role of strategic advisor to help his employees pursue their own opportunities and improve their lifestyles. Jeong discusses the importance of luck and perseverance, and how his experience as a founder led to his current role.