"Everything will feel broken all the time—the diversity and magnitude of the disasters will surprise you. Your job is to fix them with a smile on your face and reassure your team that it’ll all be okay. Usually, things aren’t as bad as they seem, but sometimes they are in fact really bad. In any case, just keep going. Keep growing." - Sam Altman, Startup Playbook.
Sam Altman's words hit close to home, especially lately, as my startup journey has encountered more turbulence than expected.
Amidst this, I found lots support in the company of fellow founders. Being part of an accelerator opened doors to a network of peers facing similar challenges. It's reassuring to connect with those who get the ups and downs of this path.
However, there's a catch. In sharing your struggles, there's always the risk of your words spreading. So, it's crucial to find the right person to confide in — someone who understands the stakes and respects confidentiality.
Generative AI has advanced to the point where it can handle tasks that previously required human intervention. My hypothesis is that the DeFi projects that will succeed in this cycle are those that enhance user experience and drive broader adoption.
2024 has been a year of lessons and new beginnings. In the first part, I faced challenges with my startup in Saudi Arabia, learning the hard way that both internal decisions and uncontrollable external factors shape a venture's success. Though it didn’t work out, I gained valuable experience and connections. In the second part, I’ve been fortunate to start a new venture with a friend, developing models to process brainwave data. It’s an exciting and challenging path, and I’m hopeful for what’s to come.
Through my experiences, I've formed a method for starting a business from the ground up. This method combines lessons from the Lean Startup with my personal stories.
"Lan Yu" - a love story, set against the backdrop of a transformative period in Beijing, brings to light the complexity of love, power dynamics, and societal changes.
As a young entrepreneur fresh out of college, one of my biggest challenge was to find the right problem to solve. Here I try to provide my thoughts on this issue.
This article unfolds my journey through a co-founder departure, emphasizing the lessons learned in team building, the importance of aligning skills with startup needs, and fostering a growth-oriented company culture.
