Startup founder survival guide
Simon🍋
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- Coffee is now your blood type
- "MVP" = Barely functional garbage
- Your mom doesn't count as a user
- VC money is just spicy allowance
- "Networking" is corporate speak for awkward small talk
- Sleep is for the weak (and employed)
- Ramen profitability = You can afford the fancy instant noodles
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Anthony Richard Thompson@anthonyrichardthompson
Solid advice here! A few other tips I'd add: 1) Don't get trapped in analysis paralysis - it's better to launch something imperfect than to get stuck trying to make it perfect. Get real feedback ASAP. 2) Find a co-founder or partner who complements your skills. Startups are tough to tackle solo. 3) Stay lean and watch your burn rate. It's critical to make your funding last until you find product-market fit. 4) Take care of yourself - founder burnout is real. Make time for exercise, sleep, friends/family. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck out there!
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Having a good support system is key. Find mentors and other founders to connect with regularly. Taking breaks to recharge is essential too. Oh, and don't skimp on good coffee - you'll need lots of caffeine to power through those long days!
True that! Founders def need a survival guide. I'd say some key things are:
1. Never give up, keep hustling even when it gets tough
2. Network like crazy, relationships are everything
3. Stay lean, watch your burn rate closely
4. Learn to sell, you're always selling as a founder
5. Take care of yourself, burnout is real
Any other tips from the PH crew? Would love to hear what's helped y'all survive the startup grind! 💪🚀
In the early days it's all about being scrappy and doing whatever it takes to survive. Hire slowly, spend wisely, and always be hustling for your next customer or investor. Don't get distracted by hype, just focus maniacally on building something people want. And take care of yourself - burnout is real. Make sure to unplug sometimes, exercise, eat well, and lean on other founders for support when things get tough. It's a marathon, not a sprint!
