Sacha Michaud

2 podcast appearances

Every podcast appearance by Sacha Michaud

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EUVC · Sacha Michaud

Why successful founders kill their favorite projects when data says no

Glovo's Sacha Michaud explains the importance of being ruthless with product decisions, even when it means killing ideas you personally love. He emphasizes that mature leadership means following the data over emotions and focusing intensely on fewer initiatives rather than spreading resources across many 'nice to have' features.

25:26 - 25:4822s

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EUVC · Sacha Michaud

contrarian take

Why your VCs have different interests than you when it comes to exits

Glovo founder Sacha Michaud reveals the uncomfortable truth about founder-VC alignment during exit decisions. He explains how VCs' primary obligation to generate returns for their LPs can create misaligned incentives with founders, particularly around timing and exit strategies.

36:58 - 37:3335s

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EUVC · Sacha Michaud

tactical advice

Why consumers only care about one or two things in your product

Sacha Michaud explains why startups should focus on nailing just one or two core features that consumers actually want, rather than trying to build something perfect with too many features. He reflects on how Glovo's approach evolved over ten years, starting simple and adding complexity only after getting the basics right.

13:00 - 13:1919s

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EUVC · Sacha Michaud

Origin Story

I left home at 16. My grandparents knew a trainer, and I was, I I loved sports as a kid, and but I was the smallest smallest guy in the school, and everyone would guess, from about 13 onwards, 14 was saying, you should be your jockey. So I actually had the contact, and he said, yeah. Yeah. I mean, 16, tell him to pack his bags and come and work for me.

Unexpected founder origin story - from jockey to tech CEO. The 'smallest guy in school' detail and leaving home at 16 creates a compelling underdog narrative. Unique background that differentiates from typical tech founder stories.

2:27 - 3:0436s

EUVC · Sacha Michaud

founder story

Glovo's strategic exit from Latin America to double down on Eastern Europe

Sacha Michaud explains Glovo's decision to exit Latin American markets despite early success, choosing to sell to a competitor and reinvest that capital into their expanding Eastern European and Central Asian operations. He discusses the strategic thinking behind knowing when to exit a competitive market even when things are going well.

27:29 - 28:0233s

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EUVC · Sacha Michaud

contrarian take

VCs don't always want your startup to get acquired - here's why

Sacha Michaud reveals a critical founder insight about VC incentives during exits. He explains how VCs often prefer to swing for IPOs rather than acquisitions because it delivers better returns for their funds, creating potential misalignment with founders who might benefit from earlier exit opportunities.

36:37 - 37:0730s

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Episodes

EUVC

E690 | Sacha Michaud, Glovo: Scaling a Hyper-Competitive Marketplace (and knowing when to exit)

Sacha MichaudFeb 4, 202647 min

Sacha Michaud, founder of Glovo, shares lessons from scaling one of Europe's leading on-demand delivery marketplaces. The episode covers strategic focus, navigating competitive markets, and the complexities of exit decisions when founder and VC interests may diverge.

Riding Unicorns

Sacha Michaud, Co-Founder @ Glovo

Sacha MichaudJan 26, 202233 min