He Dropped Out to create a Startup With His Bro - Edouard Merle du Bourg (@Teliosa)
Welcome to DROPOUTS #4. Here we invite ambitious dropouts/rebels/outsiders. We discuss their journeys to find themselves, to build, to create, to grow with actionable takeaways for aspiring dropouts.
Welcome to the Episode 4 of DROPOUTS, the podcast where ambition meets action outside the conventional classrooms. In this episode, we're joined by Edouard Merle du Bourg.
He dropped out and co-founded Teliosa to help therapists.
He had to go from mercenary to missionary to grow up.
Edouard Merle du Bourg's journey 👇
Welcome to Episode 4 of DROPOUTS, a podcast that dives deep into the stories of those who dare to dream big and step off the beaten path. In this inspiring kickoff episode, we're joined by Edouard Merle du Bourg.
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Edouard opens up about his roots, growing up in France, his love-hate relationship with education, and those defining moments that steered him toward entrepreneurship against all odds. Despite facing skepticism from his family and battling the daunting challenges of starting from the ground up without financial backing or a network, Edouard's story is one of true grit.
He walks us through his early experiments in entrepreneurship, from a fleeting attempt at a clothing brand with his brother to the creation of Teliosa, a venture that aims to revolutionize access to therapy. The conversation takes a fascinating twist as Edouard shares his adventures with Teliosa, from its inception during the uncertain times of COVID-19 to leveraging technology to connect therapists with those in need. He doesn't shy away from discussing the rollercoaster of startup life, including the thrills of initial success, the trials of scaling up, and his ambitious vision for the future. This episode isn't just about the highs and lows of startup life; it's a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the soul of a man who believes in the beauty of dreaming big and the power of perseverance.