Episode Summary:
Kabir Arora is the co-founder of Backya, a fresh take on the events marketplace—connecting homeowners with underused backyards to people who need affordable, outdoor spaces to celebrate. In this episode, Kabir walks Alan through his pitch and early traction, including $2K in bookings and a growing network of yard hosts and service providers. Alan shares advice on investor decks, creating emotional hooks, and why a short video from your co-founders might just seal the deal. It’s the perfect listen for first-time founders and anyone building a marketplace from scratch.
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Chapters:
1:51 – The Backya pitch: renting backyards for events
3:25 – Why venues are broken (and outdoor alternatives matter)
4:44 – Alan’s tip: use a “bridge” to hook your audience early
6:22 – From backyards to warehouses: Backya’s big vision
8:55 – Creating teaser decks that open investor doors
9:57 – Early traction: 10 listings, 1 event, $2K revenue
11:49 – Building trust with a strong, visible founding team
Resources:
🙋🏻♂️ Kabir’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arorakabir/
🏡 Bakya Australia - https://www.backya.au/
