This shit is hard.
This shit is hard. That’s why you should do it. 6 things to keep in mind, more realistically: 🤔 1/6 Should you start a startup? First, ask yourself: What do I have to lose? Calculate the worst-case scenario Can you handle a year without salary? Factor in valuable learning experience Startup experience improves career opportunities Even if it fails, you gain skills & connections 🧠 2/6 Resilience is key for founders Confidence ≠ resilience Quiet founders can be most resilient Example: Benchling’s Sajith seemed unsuited Now worth $6B after years of struggle Initial motivation matters less than endurance Find genuine interest in problem & team 💡 3/6 How to prepare for founding Seek smart people to discuss ideas Best environment: working at a startup Start side projects to turn ideas into reality Learn to code or find technical co-founder Judge ideas by user reactions, not traction Look for deep impact on even a few users 🚀 4/6 When to take the leap? Compare energy for job vs. side projects If side projects energize you more, consider quitting Great co-founder who wants to start up? Rare opportunity Don’t wait for perfect traction - passionate users matter more Make the jump if you enjoy the process of building 🤝 5/6 Finding co-founders & ideas Don’t separate finding ideas & co-founders Best ideas come from conversations Seek out people you enjoy problem-solving with Discuss admired/frustrating products Debate underrated technologies Prime your mind for startup ideas 🎯 6/6 Go do it. Initial motivations can change - curiosity is enough Live with worst-case scenario Surround yourself with potential co-founders Launch side projects, however small If you find great collaborators, make the leap I hope you try to realize everything that the joy of building brings with it
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