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Noah Kagan

Founder & CEO, AppSumo

Founded AppSumo and returned to run it as CEO in September 2026; teaches launching and validating a business in a weekend.

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Key arguments & positions

  • "Million Dollar Weekend" — launch and validate a business idea within 48 hours rather than over-planning.
  • Transparent, numbers-driven storytelling about his own business's ups and downs.

Accomplishments

  • Founded AppSumo in 2010 and grew it into a software deals marketplace doing more than $100M a year; returned to run it as CEO in September 2026 after roughly a year stepped back.
  • Early employee at Facebook, Mint, and Intel.
  • Bestselling author of "Million Dollar Weekend".

Papers & key writings

  • "Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours"

Links

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Noah Kagan (YouTube)

Real-world business experiments, side hustle breakdowns, and startup marketing strategy. Hosted by Noah Kagan.

In plain terms: This YouTube channel features videos on starting side hustles, testing business ideas, and marketing new startups. You can watch real-world business experiments and strategy breakdowns to help launch your own venture.

Why I recommend it: Great if you want to test a small idea this month rather than plan for a year.

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