I was a 21 year-old entrepreneur when the dot-com bubble burst in 2001. Given the unprecedented volume of dying startups, investors and other business partners became less and less inclined to partner with new companies — especially those led by young founders.
But I felt compelled to win over potential investors, customers, and team members. If I didn’t succeed, neither would my venture.
Here are some of the tactics I used to help establish my credibility as a young founder, and grow my business in spite of my age:
