Welcome to Let's Talk Startups, where we dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and innovation. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Ann Reid, the visionary behind Doqit, an exceptional solution to all your organisational admin challenges.

Catherine Ann takes us on a captivating journey of how she leveraged intensive research to fine-tune her model, paving the way for remarkable success. Discover how her meticulous approach and unwavering commitment to delivering an end-to-end service shaped Doqit's exceptional offerings.

Join us as we explore the dynamics of development teams with Catherine Ann. Learn how her careful selection process, prioritising product understanding, led to fruitful partnerships. And the burning question remains: Did she consider bringing in a co-founder or a CTO? Find out as Catherine Ann candidly shares her experiences and valuable insights on making crucial team-building decisions.

Funding can be an arduous challenge for startups, and Catherine Ann sheds light on her self-funding journey while securing early investments. Gain a fresh perspective on the importance of going beyond mere monetary support and the significance of adding substantial value to your entrepreneurial endeavours.

Drawing from her vast experience, Catherine Ann shares the lessons she learned from her first venture, a design consultancy in 1991. Despite a successful corporate career and previous business ventures, she continues to embrace a resolute appetite for testing and the notion that a business never truly reaches 100% completion.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Catherine Ann for gracing our show and sharing her invaluable insights. Your support fuels our mission to empower 100,000 startups and foster a vibrant startup community. Join us on this inspiring journey and seize the opportunities awaiting you.

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