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I love seeing people build in public, but am naturally shy.
Nevertheless, in the interest of sharing knowledge real time, I& #39;ll be live journaling some highs and lows of being co-founder and CEO of VC-backed @knowablefyi
I hope it& #39;s helpful to other founders...
Nevertheless, in the interest of sharing knowledge real time, I& #39;ll be live journaling some highs and lows of being co-founder and CEO of VC-backed @knowablefyi
I hope it& #39;s helpful to other founders...
It& #39;s Tuesday afternoon. I haven& #39;t showered. I have a newborn. My third kid in 4 years (Ru, Theo, and now Siggi, born election day).
My company has ~7 months of runway. I& #39;m anxious. I run anxious.
I feel guilty for taking paternity leave, even though I know it& #39;s right.
My company has ~7 months of runway. I& #39;m anxious. I run anxious.
I feel guilty for taking paternity leave, even though I know it& #39;s right.
My co-founder @abenzer is amazingly supportive.
Me: I feel guilty, you& #39;re doing more work than me.
Alex: Don& #39;t. We& #39;re both doing our best.
Me: Damn, I have the best co-founder.
Alex: I feel the same. Better you at half-time than anyone else full time.
Me:
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Me: I feel guilty, you& #39;re doing more work than me.
Alex: Don& #39;t. We& #39;re both doing our best.
Me: Damn, I have the best co-founder.
Alex: I feel the same. Better you at half-time than anyone else full time.
Me:
Founder high this am: walking my newborn and listening to a Knowable course on branding led by the founders of @CURLShaircare and @RobinhoodSnacks.
It& #39;s really good. I& #39;m getting actionable learning while also spending time with my son! I& #39;m so proud of the Knowable team.
It& #39;s really good. I& #39;m getting actionable learning while also spending time with my son! I& #39;m so proud of the Knowable team.
I learn from @NickOfNewYork and @TBOYjack that @elonmusk Musk has way more followers than Tesla. Same for Bill Gates and Tim Cook, etc.
"People care more about people than they care about brands."
One of those profound insights that& #39;s so obvious in hindsight.
"People care more about people than they care about brands."
One of those profound insights that& #39;s so obvious in hindsight.
Then an hour later.. founder low: investor that preemptively offered to lead our next round texts: "can& #39;t get partners across finish line."
I kick myself for ignoring the advice of my advisor, @yanda. Founders: don& #39;t let investors preempt your process. Protect your time!
I kick myself for ignoring the advice of my advisor, @yanda. Founders: don& #39;t let investors preempt your process. Protect your time!
Used up my "me time." Back to family time shortly.
Helpful advice I got from the founder of a Sequoia-backed company, @patrickkann: "You can be a great parent and a great founder. Becoming a parent just forces you to become more efficient."
I think/hope he& #39;s right. TBD.
Helpful advice I got from the founder of a Sequoia-backed company, @patrickkann: "You can be a great parent and a great founder. Becoming a parent just forces you to become more efficient."
I think/hope he& #39;s right. TBD.
I feel anxious about pressing the "Tweet all" button. A button I& #39;ve never pressed before!
But I& #39;m thankful to the people who share their vulnerabilities with me, and hope this thread will be helpful to at least one other person.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙏" title="Folded hands" aria-label="Emoji: Folded hands">
But I& #39;m thankful to the people who share their vulnerabilities with me, and hope this thread will be helpful to at least one other person.
