The Founder Journey: The Truth Behind Endings and Beginnings
Many see the founder journey as being all about beginnings, whether it’s launching a product, raising funding or starting their company. But endings seldom come up. A startup’s life cycle mirror the human lifecycle. It’s full of growth, change and uncertainty. In addition, this is a journey that can end […]
Startup Wellbeing: Simple Ways Founders Can Build a Thriving Culture
The WHO estimates that a staggering 12 billion working days are lost every year to mental health conditions, costing the global economy US$1 trillion annually in lost productivity. Meanwhile, the startup world is drowning in false narratives around startup wellbeing. You see the posts: the 4 AM wake-ups, the 18-hour workdays, […]
Startup Founder Anger: Recognize it and Lead Through It
“If I feel angry, I must be failing.” You may have heard this being said. Startup founder anger does not discriminate on whether you’re a solo founder or part of a small team. Neither does it care whether you’ve successfully launched your product or not. However, anger in startups is […]
Decision Fatigue in Founders: How to Regain Clarity
“Decision fatigue is laziness.” What do you think? It’s simply not true. As a startup founder, you make dozens of decisions. Sometimes, even within the hour. And it can get exhausting. Maybe you think you’re unmotivated or lethargic. It’s cognitive depletion. And startup founders are prone to it. Let’s look […]
Self Doubt on the Founder Journey: How to Turn Uncertainty into a Strategic Advantage
Uncertainty on the founder journey You’ve likely experienced self doubt at some stage of your journey so far. Whether wondering if there’s product-market fit, if you can make it work, or when fundraising. Not to mention dealing with team issues. If you have, you’re not alone. Read on to find […]
Startup Legacy And What No One Talks About
“Hopefully, this will influence a new form of capitalism that doesn’t end up with a few rich people and a bunch of poor people.” What are your thoughts about this quote? Agree? Disagree? Still thinking? We’ll explore startup legacy as culture, scale, and leadership. Additionally, we’ll compare legacy to branding. […]