These are the show notes from episode #19 of the “Shashank Redemption” podcast.
About the Guest – Dustin Marx
founder and CEO of Stellar. Attended Indiana University – Kelley School of Business.
Obsessed with creating a hassle-free maintenance experience that is “done right” at scale.
I love the fun and challenge of giving resident’s peace of mind, and helping skilled tradespeople earn significant revenue.
Episode Summary
Sometimes, life has an uncanny way of taking us back to our roots. With me, it happened when I chatted with Dustin Marx, the founder and CEO of Stellar, a platform that is revolutionizing the home maintenance and repair sector. Dustin’s story began in his teenage years, embarking on a journey that took him around the globe, only to bring him back to what he loved best – understanding customers and their needs.
Dustin’s early experience selling knives wasn’t just his first taste of entrepreneurship. It was the seed that grew into Stellar. He shares the captivating story of how the concept of Stellar was conceived while he was working as a consultant and how a chance encounter led to their first major client partnership. You’ll hear about the trials and tribulations he faced as he sought to address the problems plaguing the real estate scene. Dustin’s candor about the doubts surrounding the ability of small startups to work with industry leaders is particularly engaging.
Tune in to hear Dustin speak passionately about his brainchild and how they’re leveraging cutting-edge technology to reshape the home repair experience. He talks about harnessing artificial intelligence, data repositories, and even the art of matching the right tradesperson with the customer. That’s right! All of this to ensure a seamless experience for you, the customer. As he wraps up, revealing how Stellar managed to raise a whopping $20 million in venture capital, you’ll realize this is just the beginning for Stellar. So, come aboard, as we navigate the fascinating intersection of technology, innovation, and home services.