Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Nicolas Kopp, CEO and co-founder of Rillet, shares the lessons he learned building a new ERP in a market dominated by legacy giants. From spending years in stealth to finding product-market fit, Nicolas breaks down what early-stage founders should actually focus on, how to build the right team, and staying focused on what actually moves the business forward.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why build an ERP when others failed?
03:58 - How did Nicolas know he had product market fit?
05:45 - Building an ERP: Wedge vs. Platform
08:53 - Hiring and building the right team
12:43 - The "Secret Weapon" Hires
14:11 - What investors look for in founders
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Nicolas Kopp, CEO and co-founder of Rillet, shares the lessons he learned building a new ERP in a market dominated by legacy giants. From spending years in stealth to finding product-market fit, Nicolas breaks down what early-stage founders should actually focus on, how to build the right team, and staying focused on what actually moves the business forward.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why build an ERP when others failed?
03:58 - How did Nicolas know he had product market fit?
05:45 - Building an ERP: Wedge vs. Platform
08:53 - Hiring and building the right team
12:43 - The "Secret Weapon" Hires
14:11 - What investors look for in founders
💡 Are you a founder building the next big thing? Join Speedrun, the startup accelerator designed to help founders move fast with capital, mentorship, and top investors.
👉 Apply now: speedrun.a16z.com
📲 Follow us for more insights:
X (Twitter): https://x.com/speedrun
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/a16zspeedrun
