Episode 59 - Stefan Debois | Pointerpro
In this episode, Brian has shares a transatlantic beer with Stefan Debois, CEO and founder of Pointerpro, based out of Belgium.
Pointerpro is an assessment software platform that helps professional service companies automate their advisory process. Stefan shares how it actually started from creating a quiz app for his daughter’s birthday, back when the iPad was first introduced.
Key takeaways:
Stefan’s consulting background helps him as a business owner
Learn how Stefan grew his business to $3 million of recurring revenue
If you only have 10 minutes:
2:08 - What does Pointerpro do and how did the idea originate? (Spoiler, it had to with a birthday quiz for his daughter)
6:30 - What types of firms work with Pointerpro?
11:20 - Learn how Stefan’s background in consulting helped him as an entrepreneur
16:26 - Are there ever too many questions in an assessment?
18:00 - The process of growing the business to one with $3 million recurring revenue
29:15 - Protecting intellectual property
21:39 - How will ChatGPT affect Stefan’s business?
33:20 - Don’t miss the rapid fire question round (it includes American cities, Belgian food, and kite surfing!)
Thanks for joining us, Stefan, it was great having you on the show! Cheers! 🍻
HAPPY ½ HOUR DRINKS:
Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA - Brian gave it a 3.5 out of 5
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