How to raise $500,000 with no code, no customers, and not based in the US

This podcast episode presents Tony Hsu, founder of Dashcom, which offers a low-code platform designed to assist developers and product managers in building internal company tools. Tony emphasizes the increasing significance of the SaaS industry in Japan, citing prominent software companies like Smart HR and Kington. However, he also highlights challenges faced by his startup, Dashcom, in achieving product-market fit and identifying viable growth channels despite securing seed funding. Tony additionally shares his personal experiences as an entrepreneur and the sacrifices involved in balancing income, family life, and the pursuit of success, while exploring topics such as dashboards and tools, business strategy, and personal habits and practices.