In 2013, Tope Awotona emptied about $200,000 of his savings to build Calendly; eight years later investors valued the company at $3 billion

In 2013, Tope Awotona launched Calendly to tackle the difficulties professionals face in scheduling meetings. His journey began with personal funds, retirement savings, and loans, slowly gathering momentum. By 2021, Calendly had soared to a valuation exceeding $3 billion, driven by a booming user b…