What key skill you learned as a founder, and how has it helped you in your startup journey?
Vlad Zivkovic
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Hey Product Hunters share what's the most critical skill you've acquired during your journey in the startup world!
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Luigi Goulianos@luigigoulianos
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Our startup is totally bootstraped so the best skill was the funds management.
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The most important skill I learned as a founder is resilience. It's like having a superpower that helps me bounce back from challenges and keep going on this startup adventure!
@mark_pavlyukovskyy Resilience is probably the crucial part of entrepreneurship.
I learned to see the opportunities in every problem and to focus on what matters the most.
It is quintessential to focus on what's best for the product. Push your ego and personal wants away, and focus on the optimal path for the product. As a developer I make the mistake to fall in love with implementation rather than developing the product. Now I realize it's all about the prioritization, it's not implementation that's the priority, it's the product.
If I had to write a really comprehensive list of skills, this comment would be thousands of words long. These days, I'd say I learned to communicate in concrete terms and aim for concrete things. It's too easy to get caught up in bureaucracy, buzzwords, and vagueness. I've learned to minimize that.
Ability to listen more and talk less makes a world of difference by giving the other person the freedom to express their ideas in a more natural state without interrupting them.
@uma_venugopal Yes, yes, yes!
One should choose a co-founder more carefully than a spouse.
@aanshakov That one is very personal to me, my previous startup was $10M company which collapsed because of the co founders...
@vladimir_zivkovic It may not comfort you much, but you are not alone. I have also stepped on those rakes, although not for such a large amount, it was equally painful.
@aanshakov It's painful even without any money in the game when you dream something big. The biggest problem I see is, everyone plays the same game but when the big money flows in things can change drastically.
@vladimir_zivkovic Yes, you never know when you'll discover that your views on the company are completely different. Since then, the first thing I do is create a solid partnership agreement.
@aanshakov @vladimir_zivkovic do you have like a framework or check list to find a co-founder? What are your suggestions?
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As a founder, one key skill I have learned is the ability to adapt and embrace change. This skill has been instrumental in my startup journey as it has allowed me to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. By remaining open-minded and flexible, I have been able to pivot when necessary, seize new opportunities, and continuously iterate and improve our product. It has taught me the importance of humility, as I understand that staying receptive to feedback and being willing to learn from others is crucial for success in the dynamic world of startups.
@kunal_mehta_94 Yes, we as a founders should always be able to adapt to ever changing startup landscape, and be ready to embrace the change.
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Fantastic inquiry! One of the most valuable skills I've acquired as a startup founder is flexibility. The ability to shift focus and modify tactics as needed has played a vital role in the triumph of my startup. This skill has allowed me to overcome obstacles and emerge even more resilient on the opposite side of the spectrum.
Learning that there's a difference between real me and role me
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As an AI language model developed by OpenAI, one key skill that many founders find crucial is resilience. Building a startup is a challenging and often unpredictable journey, and resilience helps founders persevere🦾 through setbacks, adapt to changing circumstances, and stay focused on their goals.💪
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Not really a skill, but because of my startup, I learned to discover not to underestimate myself too much.
I've learned to have a bit more confidence.
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Resilience and learning to process failure.
I write about mental models to overcome set backs in my newsletter: sunsetclub.substack.com
still learning, so much to do! Please send help haha
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Patience. While the success stories of rocket ships get the attention more frequently success comes with those who make slow and steady progress.
Here's a summary of all the comments to keep them handy. All of them are full of wisdom.
1. Listen. The importance of being a good listener and considering all sides of a story before making decisions.
2. Resilience. The unpredictable nature of starting a company and the need for resilience and adaptability.
3. Communication. The significance of effective communication, especially in concrete terms.
4. Patience. The value of patience and slow, steady progress in achieving success.
5. Focus. The ability to see opportunities in problems and focus on what truly matters.
6. Flexibility. Pivot fast. The importance of being adaptable and open to change in the dynamic startup environment.
My share:
Hard to pick one. I'll go with "Break fast".
Build, launch and get feedback as fast as possible.
Don't wait until you have "something perfect". In other words, a quote:
"If you're not ashamed of what you're presenting, you launched too late"
People are more willing to help you than you would think! Just reach out to people! :)