Startup founders face numerous challenges such as financial instability, loss of key employees, and the pressure of immigrant parents who have worked hard to provide for their children's future.
The speaker shares their experience burning through millions on multiple startups, as well as discussing the challenges that arise when a CEO and the CEO are in a relationship.
A startup founder talks about her two-year journey in exploring different industries and business models before finding the right match with Everlywell.
The speaker talks about how he was defrauded by a supposed acquisition offer from an established business, and how he eventually uncovered the truth.
Co-founder of Circle discusses their impressive journey from 10K ARR to over a million using just word of mouth marketing and recommendations from satisfied customers, all while envisioning the success of future products.
The speaker discusses the importance of having a proper team and investors, and avoiding the fear of missing out. He recommends using a playbook to help scale a startup.
The speaker applied for jobs at around 10 startups, and treated it like a series of three internships in a row.
The transition from working at a fast-paced startup to the slower real world can be difficult due to the stark difference in energy levels and pace of life.