08/27/2026
Another episode of The 021 Podcast is live.
In this episode, our Founder and CEO Siam Hossain sits down with Monji Dolon, Founder and CEO of Measured, a Y Combinator-backed company building in the metabolic health and longevity space.
Measured started as a side project to cover rent after one of Monji's earlier startup ideas didn't make it into YC. What began as a way to stay afloat turned into real traction, then a full company.
In this episode, Monji breaks down:
- How he validated demand with a simple MVP and paid ads
- Why traction mattered more than having the "perfect" idea
- What Y Combinator actually looks for in founders
- How to talk to customers and find your wedge in a competitive market
- Building distribution before obsessing over product
The conversation also covers what building looks like in 2026: AI, vibe coding, startup moats, and why easier access to technology makes real differentiation harder to fake.
The full episode is now live. Link in comments.
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