20VC: From Penniless Printing Shop Offices to Public Company and One of the Largest Entertainment Companies: The Story of LADbible | The Future of Content & Social Media | US vs Europe: Is Europe F****** with Solly Solomou | The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch | Podwise
20VC: From Penniless Printing Shop Offices to Public Company and One of the Largest Entertainment Companies: The Story of LADbible | The Future of Content & Social Media | US vs Europe: Is Europe F****** with Solly Solomou
This podcast features an interview with Solly Solomou, founder and CEO of LADbible, discussing his company's journey from a small office above a printing shop to a publicly traded digital media company. The conversation covers his early entrepreneurial endeavors, the acquisition of LADbible, expansion strategies (including the challenges and successes of entering the US market), the importance of company culture and hiring practices, and his views on the future of social media and AI. Solomou reveals that initially prioritizing profitability over investment was key to early success, and he emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition in decision-making. Listeners gain insights into building a successful digital media business, navigating the challenges of scaling a company, and the evolving landscape of social media platforms.
