Most startup enthusiasts and experts agree that there is no single magic formula or a steady path for building a successful startup. However, my experience across being part of a large venture-funded startup and launching 2 bootstrapped ventures has made few things clear to me.
1) It’s all about ‘hustling’ – with all the right resources and the wind on your side, anyone & everyone would make it. That rarely, if ever, happens with a startup. Most success stories are built on persistence, grit & scraping through tough situations, holding on with your nails. When I first moved to a startup from my previous professions (consulting and investing), I learnt to appreciate much more the complexity of building & operating something tangible.
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