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Amir Salihefendic
Founder and CEO of Doist
Amir Salihefendic is the Founder and CEO of Doist, a company known for its productivity applications, including Todoist and Twist. Born in Bosnia, Amir's early years were marked by the upheaval of war, prompting his family to flee to Denmark, where he grew up in a rural setting. He pursued a degree in computer science at Aarhus University and began his entrepreneurial journey while still a student, creating Todoist in 2007 to manage his own tasks amidst multiple programming jobs and side projects.12
Before establishing Doist, Amir co-founded Plurk, a social networking site that gained popularity in Asia, and he developed a successful spell-checking service as one of his early ventures.13 Under Amir's leadership, Doist has adopted a remote-first approach since its inception, allowing it to attract talent globally while fostering a culture of independence and self-motivation.45 This operational model has contributed to the company's resilience and sustainability, enabling it to thrive without external funding.34
Amir emphasizes the importance of building products that address real user needs and has remained committed to the long-term growth of Doist, focusing on profitability and efficiency rather than rapid expansion.34 His journey reflects a dedication to both personal productivity and creating tools that empower users worldwide.
Highlights
AI's over-hype is real.
A recent example is Tomasz Tunguz's 2024 study of 700 SaaS companies. It revealed that while some firms claimed a 5x efficiency boost from AI and most reported gains between 25% and 75%, the actual year-over-year data showed changes ranging from -4% to 4%! There is a big disconnect between perceived vs. measurable impact.
“Europe stands at the threshold of an exciting future. We’re outflanking the US in new tech founders. We’re a global leader in climate tech investment. Our deep tech scene is thriving, and European startups create jobs three times faster than other sectors.
We are at a unique inflection point of talent and technology. What we need is the framework to unleash it.” 💯
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