Email Is Not Dead, It Is Evolving: Aquibur Rahman, Founder @ Mailmodo

In this episode of the Founder Social Podcast, Akib from Mailmodo shares his full founder journey, his philosophy on hiring, and the insight that sparked a new way to think about email marketing. He talks about the importance of product market fit, how to run effective launches, and why storytelling matters at every stage of the company.

Akib also reflects on his experiences with Y Combinator and Sequoia Surge, and he explains how staying focused and understanding customer needs shaped Mailmodo into what it is today.

This conversation is a great fit for founders who want to build with clarity, sharpen their focus, and learn from someone who has scaled with intention.

Key Takeaways

• I always wanted to start something of my own
• Hiring slow should be the goal
• Problem solving is one of the most important skills
• What if we can bring the end action within the email
• Start your own newsletter
• Prove there is real value for the customer
• Product market fit is a journey
• Understand the audience specs
• Focus deeply on what we are doing
• Every time I pitch it, I get better

Connect with the speakers

Colton Kaplan, Founder @ Founder Social Club
• Connect with Colton:   / colton-kaplan  
• Join Founder Social Club: https://www.founderssocialclub.com/
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Aquibar Rahman, Founder @ Mailmodo
• Connect with Aquibar:   / aquibur  
• Try Mailmodo: https://www.mailmodo.com/