Founder's Field Notes Podcast // Kirk Ouimet, Co-founder of Scan & Founder of Stack
In this episode of Founder’s Field Notes, Jason Klug, CEO and Founder of Klugonyx, chats with Kirk Ouimet. Kirk is a programmer, inventor, entrepreneur, and investor who co-founded Scan, and is currently working on a new project called Stack.
We had such a great conversation with Kirk that we had to split it into two parts. In Part 1, we dive deep into Kirk's background and learn how he got into programming and hacking. Kirk also shares the story of how he co-founded Scan and grew it into a successful company, including details on the Scan app that was downloaded over 250 million times!!
If you're interested in learning from successful founders and gaining insights into the startup world, you won't want to miss this episode of Founder’s Field Notes!
In this episode of Founder’s Field Notes, Jason Klug, CEO and Founder of Klugonyx, continues his conversation with Kirk Ouimet in PART 2 of his entrepreneur story with us! Kirk is a true pioneer in the tech and entrepreneur world, with a proven track record as a programmer, inventor, entrepreneur, and investor. He co-founded the successful company Scan, and is getting ready to launch Stack, a health supplement company that is going to take the world by storm!
In Part 1 of our interview, Kirk shared with us his journey as a founder, and the lessons he learned along the way. In Part 2, we're diving deeper into the story of Scan, and getting an exclusive introduction to his latest venture. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of bringing a new product to market, and learn what it takes to succeed as a founder in today's competitive landscape.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about the startup world, you won't want to miss this episode. So, without further ado, let's continue our conversation with Kirk Ouimet.
About Kirk Ouimet:
Kirk Ouimet is a computer programmer, inventor, entrepreneur, and investor. He is a co-founder of Scan, Inc., a computer vision company that created a popular consumer app called Scan, which raised $10M in funding and was downloaded over 250 million times! Kirk successfully helped sell Scan Inc. to Snap Inc. and integrated its scanning technology into Snapchat, providing his team and investors with $100M+ in returns when Snap went public. At Snap, he led engineering teams in Los Angeles and Utah, where he helped scale the engineering team from 30 to over 1,000 engineers, authored over 20 patents, and built the creative tools used by hundreds of millions of Snapchat users.
In addition to his work in the tech industry, Kirk is an avid cryptocurrency enthusiast and actively participates in the space. He is currently focused on investing in and advising Web3 companies and DAOs, and is an LP/Mentor for Web3 at Convoi Ventures. Kirk's other interests include nanotechnology, artificial general intelligence, biological immortality, and games.
Prior to his work at Scan and Snap, Kirk created several other web-related projects, including Yougetsignal.com, a website that can track connections between sites as they travel thousands of miles and hop continents, and Socwall.com, a platform where users generate and promote content on pages. Kirk is now starting a new AI driven health supplement company called Stack.
About Founder's Field Notes:
Founder's Field Notes is a must-watch for any founder or aspiring entrepreneur. This show is a unique blend of business education and inspiration, aimed at helping founders and future entrepreneurs overcome the struggles of starting and running a business.
Each episode delves into the real-life experiences of successful entrepreneurs, highlighting the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned along the way. The show is hosted by Jason Klug, Founder and CEO of Klugonyx. Jason sits down with fellow experts in the entrepreneurship world to provide in-depth analysis and expert advice on the most pressing issues facing today's business owners.
Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur, Founder's Field Notes is an essential resource for anyone looking to grow their business and achieve success. The show is tailored specifically to the needs of its target audience, founders of businesses and future entrepreneurs, providing a wealth of information, inspiration, and practical guidance. So, if you're looking to take your business to the next level, tune in to Founder's Field Notes.
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