In the early days, funding was the biggest challenge. Max and Lisa sought investors but were rejected repeatedly. They revised their business plan, adjusted product positioning, and finally found someone willing to invest. Mr. Wang was a sharp-eyed investor who believed in online education and decided to fund their project. When they received the first investment, Max was moved to tears.
With funding secured, Max and Lisa started building their team. They posted job listings online and interviewed many candidates. Finally, they assembled a team of tech, design, and operations people. Though small, everyone was passionate. In their rented small office, they began their startup journey.