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I wish someone had told me that being a founder is less about having all the answers and more about learning to live in the unknown every single day.
Elizabeth Solaru
“Take a step, whatever it is. I’m all about agile working and doing ‘something’ rather than procrastinating. You can fix mistakes but you can’t get back time spent on inaction. .” – Sanjay Aggarwal & Shashi Aggarwal. Today we feature
“Work smart, not hard; there is no glory in working hard and not looking after your wellbeing and mental health. I find it bizarre that entrepreneurs and founders glorify not sleeping. The keywords to take away from this are “consistency”,
“Take risks, but take calculated risks. Keep learning, growing and planning for your future.” – Nirali Mankodi & Jagir Mankodi Today we feature Nirali Mankodi & Jagir Mankodi, the founders at Superfoodio. We hear their story in their own words, their
“I would definitely say to start small, even as small as focusing on your product or service, on a specific demographic or locality, and be patient and give it time. It’s very hard to build a brand and build a business. It’s very hard to get a sale. It’s hard to get someone to buy a product. Don’t give up and be open to criticism. You are one person. Don’t think everyone is like you. If your product is for people like you, then make sure you’re advertising to that demographic and know that demographic really well. Get feedback and understand who your customer is. “- Greg :Fisher
“Learn to accept “nos” without considering them as dead-ends. As a PR expert, hearing “no” is a part of my routine. However, accepting those “nos” and making them stop me from getting where I need to get, is not an
“Know the importance of delegating. Although you may be a ‘Founder’ of a business, you shouldn’t be doing ALL the work, ALL the time.” – Mark Smith Today we feature Mark Smith, the founder at Double Up Social. We hear their
“Ah well there’s two of us so it’s gotta be two things! 1. Be passionate about your product or service and ensure it’s always top quality. 2. Once you do start, keep focused. Once you set up your own business
“My biggest piece of advice is this: You are not confused. I always say, ‘I have never met a confused woman.’ The truth is, that women know exactly what they want—they just need to trust themselves and have a community
“If what you are doing is just about ego and making money — you’re doing it wrong. Entrepreneurship shouldn’t come from a desire to show off, it’s not a beach house — it should come from seeing something in the world
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Often it seems easier to allow an exception to the process in the short term but its those tiny exceptions that end up creating the worst self-reinforcing loops. Taking the time to do it right in the short term has been critical to any long term success I’ve experienced.
Mal Vivek Founder@ Zeb