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Do the Best Entrepreneurs Ever Doubt Themselves

Matt says he doubts himself all the time, not just at the beginning of the business, but on the daily basis. This doubt helps to keep himself in check. He would be very skeptical about anyone who claims to have no doubts.

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Matt Oppenheimer of Remitly ·

What Fuels You

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  1. What Was It Like for Remitly CEO Matt Oppenheimer to Grow Up Around Entrepreneurs?He grew up inside a family company and was told not to join it yet.
  2. What Is Boise Idaho LikeGrowing up in Boise, Matt got to see how much privilege some had vs. others.
  3. How Did Matt Oppenheimer Come Up With the Idea for RemitlyAs a young kid, Matt and his family traveled a lot. He had been to nearly 100 countries, where he got to see poverty and inequality, among other things.
  4. How Big Did Matt Oppenheimer Say Remitly Was?Close to 800 people, in offices in Seattle, London, Nicaragua, and the Philippines.
  5. How Did Matt Get Remitly Working Toward the Same Goals?In case of Remitly, Matt is empowering the employees to drive their growth.
  6. How Can I Pick the Right Startup CofounderFirst, it is important to know what you do not know.

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