#49 Sketchfab's Origin and Epic Games Acquisition with Alban Denoyel

Alban Denoyel is the co-founder and former CEO of Sketchfab, the leading platform for publishing, sharing, and discovering 3D content. Launched in 2012, Sketchfab allows creators to upload, view, and share 3D files online. It's often described as a "YouTube for 3D files," providing tools for users to explore and interact with 3D models in real-time without downloading any special software. The platform is widely used in various industries, including gaming, architecture, and education, to host and share 3D visualizations. Alban's work with Sketchfab has been influential in making 3D content more accessible and integrated into mainstream web experiences.

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Episode 49 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:27 Alban's Origin Story

00:10:39 Luck Vs. Hardwork

00:12:27 Raising Money for Sketchfab

00:15:00 Moving to USA for Sketchfab

00:19:02 The Biggest Challenge While Building Sketchfab

00:25:18 What Made Sketchfab the "Apple" of 3D content

00:31:45 First Revenue of Sketchfab

00:35:28 The Best Way to Price a Product or Service

00:37:11 The Moment Sketchfab Became Profitable

00:39:50 Dealing with 85 REJECTIONS from VCs

00:42:18 Epic Games Acquiring Sketchfab

00:48:22 The Right Time to Sell a Company

00:49:16 When to Look for Funding?

00:53:55 What VC Investors Look for in a Founder!!

00:55:07 Alban's Resource Recommendations for New Founders

00:57:07 The Future of the 3D Content Industry... AI?

01:00:59 The Next Adventure for Alban

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