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Lesson as a startup founder
Briti
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3yr ago
What is that ONE lesson you have learnt as a startup founder during your initial stage that you wish someone would have let you know about!
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Sergio Zaciu
Everything will take longer than you ever predict, but if you stick with it the result will also be better than you ever expected.
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Qudsia Ali
WorkHub
Be ready to make sacrifices and plan what to do if everything you've worked for comes crashing down. Remember why you started, when to give up, even when things are going great. Sometimes setbacks can be the greatest thing that ever happened to you.
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Jennifer
Learn to walk before you run, everything will come in time.
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Ludovico Petrali
Be ready to orginze your day in order to be productive but also not stressed....none will tell you what to do, prioritize and find your balance
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Ezzat Suhaime
Spade Chrome Extension
Go out an build connections: with partners, customers, anyone. It’ll serve you in the long run.
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Tim Fern
Listen far more then you speak.
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