As a founder, it's crucial to be self-aware and replace yourself with tasks that can be delegated, ensuring the organization can improve and grow.

As a late-stage founder, you may feel like you're operating a marionette, detached from the actual work being done in your company.

First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

In many startup teams, not all founders share the same level of passion for the problem they are solving, which can create challenges.

As a company grows, the role of the founder changes significantly. You start by doing everything yourself, but eventually, you need to hire people, managers, and executives while maintaining the company culture.

As a founder, managing people is essential, even if it feels less exciting than working on the product; you can't build a company alone.

As a founder, solving your own problems is essential.

Founders often feel pressured to appear larger and more established, leading them to spend on unnecessary roles and functions that distract from their core mission.

The pace at which issues arise in a growing company can outstrip your ability to resolve them, which is a challenging adjustment for founders used to academic success.