Today, I'm breaking down scenes from Breaking Bad on Walter White’s early startup days. I’m not endorsing illegal activities, but Walt's story is surprisingly packed with startup lessons. From pivoting careers to finding the right co-founder, I've distilled four key moments that mirror every founder's journey. Ready to cook up some insights? Let's dive in.
Scenes
The Cancer Diagnosis (Season 1, Episode 1)
Walter Wants to Cook (Season 1, Episode 1)
Walter Shows Jesse the Cooking Equipment (Season 1, Episode 1)
Walter and Jesse’s First Cook (Season 1, Episode 1)
Walter and Jesse Argue About Business (Season 1, Episode 6)
Timestamps
(00:00) Coming up on today's episode
(00:26) Walter’s cancer diagnosis
(01:29) Walter and Jesse team up
(02:59) Alignment is key
(04:20) The Batman and Robin framework
(05:53) Building a quality product
(07:05) Product market fit is a “vibe”
(08:14) Setting cofounder expectations
(10:07) The hack to finding a cofounder
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