Startup Stories: Founder Burnout
As an ambitious, young startup founder, it’s easy to think that your drive is infinite and ‘burnout’ is just something you’re immune to. I felt the same until one day, out of nowhere, it hit hard. It’s like catching a medicine ball that’s just a bit above your weight level. Occupational burnout is described here as, “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.”
Ideation & Validation: Part 1
So what do they mean when they keep asking me, "Have you validated the problem you are trying to solve?" "Is this something people want?" "How do you know this is really a problem?" These are the most common questions you'll get when you share your idea with other founders, and though many are just...
Ventures Academy: Learning to Startup
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why am I learning this? When will I ever use this knowledge in the real world?" In many cases, you'll be surprised, but in some cases you're right. Standardized education can sometimes just be a way to keep you busy while you're growing up. Maybe it's a necessary evil...or maybe...
Razum: Lessons Learned
Through our journey as a startup, and in the process of bootstrapping, we connect through various channels with many individuals facing similar challenges. A major influence in our decision making when choosing direction is owed in part to the fellow founders who have either been through the thick of it or currently seek the same guidance we are vigilant of...