Published Dec 10, 2020

20VC: Hopin, The Breakout Startup of 2020 on Scaling from 10 to 230 People and $174M in Funding in just 13 Months, The 3 Phases of Startup Scaling, How To Lead Remote Teams Effectively, The Future of Events Post-COVID and more

Harry Stebbings delves into the meteoric rise of Hopin with founder Johnny Boufarhat, exploring how the startup scaled from 10 to 235 employees and raised $174M in just 13 months. Discover insights on strategic fundraising, leading remote teams, and the lasting impact of virtual events on the future of networking and business post-COVID.

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Fundraising Strategies
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Future of Virtual Events
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Hopin's Scale Journey
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20VC: Hopin, The Breakout Startup of 2020 on Scaling from 10 to 230 People and $174M in Funding in just 13 Months, The 3 Phases of Startup Scaling, How To Lead Remote Teams Effectively, The Future of Events Post-COVID and more

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Competition and the Future of Virtual Events

Successful Remote Fundraising

Company Onboarding Mistakes

Connecting People's Vision

Game-Changing Products

Fast Decisions, Imperfect Data

Hopin's Multi-Product Approach

Founding Hopin

Book Impact, London Tax Scene

Important Terms

Acquiring Top Talent

Scaling Quality with Pace

Scaling Remotely

Episode Highlights

Fundraising Strategies

Future of Virtual Events

Hopin's Scale Journey

20VC: Hopin, The Breakout Startup of 2020 on Scaling from 10 to 230 People and $174M in Funding in just 13 Months, The 3 Phases of Startup Scaling, How To Lead Remote Teams Effectively, The Future of Events Post-COVID and more

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Fundraising StrategiesJohnny Boufarhat, founder of Hopin, shares his strategic approach to fundraising and the nuances of remote investment. He emphasizes the importance of leverage, transparency, and trust in building successful relationships with venture capitalists.

Fundraising Strategies

Future of Virtual EventsJohnny Boufarhat shares insights on the evolving landscape of virtual events and Hopin's strategic expansion plans. He envisions a future where virtual events remain integral, while Hopin diversifies its offerings to connect people across various markets.

Future of Virtual Events

Hopin's Scale JourneyJohnny Boufarhat, founder of Hopin, discusses the rapid scaling of his company from 10 to 235 employees in just over a year. He highlights the transformative role of remote work in this growth and shares insights on managing a rapidly expanding team.

Hopin's Scale Journey