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This week’s Millennial Master is Thibault (Tibo) Louis-Lucas, a serial entrepreneur who turned setbacks into stepping stones. From his early ventures and failures, to the breakthrough success and multi-million acquisition, Tibo has perfected the art of solving real problems and building products with impact.
In this episode, Tibo shares his journey of rapid iteration, finding product-market fit, and scaling startups with unconventional strategies. He shares how he launched 11 products in four months, navigated platform challenges, and used personal branding to grow his businesses. You’ll also get his insights into the power of distribution, the future of AI, and how building in public is invaluable for any aspiring founder.
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Takeaways from Tibo Louis-Lucas’ interview:
1️⃣ Fail fast, learn faster
Tibo and his co-founder launched 11 products in four months, testing ideas rapidly until they found one that stuck — Tweet Hunter.
2️⃣ Distribution beats product
A great product isn’t enough; you need a strong distribution strategy to succeed. Tibo’s focus on personal branding and content creation helped drive growth.
3️⃣ Use AI early
Tibo explored AI tools to streamline processes and enhance his products, quickly adapting to new tech trends.
4️⃣ Iterate with purpose
By constantly refining Tweet Hunter based on user feedback, Tibo ensured it stayed relevant and valuable in a crowded market.
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Introduction to Thibault Louis-Lucas
03:19 The Entrepreneurial Journey With Ups and Downs
05:34 Learning from Failure: The First Startups
08:04 The Birth of Tweet Hunter: Finding Product-Market Fit
10:35 Innovative Growth Strategies: Influencer Partnerships
12:57 Navigating Changes: The Impact of Elon Musk's Acquisition
15:12 The Acquisition Experience: From Startup to Acquisition
18:07 Building Towards Success: Growth Strategies Post-Acquisition
20:52 Personal Branding: The Double-Edged Sword
23:28 The Shift to Newsletter Platforms: A New Venture
31:03 Navigating Revenue Models in the Digital Age
33:07 Building in Public: The Power of Transparency
35:43 The Future of Twitter: Is It Dying?
39:45 AI's Impact on Entrepreneurship
44:03 Essential AI Tools for Entrepreneurs
48:03 Europe's Tech Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
51:50 Productivity Habits for Entrepreneurs
53:20 Lessons from Startup Failures
54:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
54:50 Influential Books for Personal Growth
56:43 Remote Team Management: A New Approach
This was episode 11 of Millennial Masters, which means you have 10 other inspiring episodes to catch up with on my website, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. Let’s crush 2025! 💪🏻
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