We got through tough times by taking a long-term view on our mission and ensuring it improves users' lives in a meaningful way.

During the pandemic, we faced significant challenges, but we emerged stronger. We learned to focus on efficiency and maintain a startup mentality, which helped us navigate the crisis successfully.

Our first employee recognized that we persevered through tough times because we were passionate about our mission, which is essential for success.

If we genuinely care about and believe in our mission, the difficult times take on a more heroic quality.

During our hardest times, we realized we needed to give our all before considering quitting, and we sought advice to help us focus and persevere.

As a leader during crises, it's vital to lead with empathy, recognizing that each team member experiences challenges differently while maintaining focus on the company's mission.

Focusing on the long term and planning for the future helped us ignore present conditions, allowing us to cherish the moment despite challenges.

Despite facing dysfunction in decision-making, the deep trust among us as leaders helped us avoid falling apart.

I had to make tough decisions during a crisis, including shrinking the team and raising funds, which ultimately extended our runway and allowed us to launch successfully despite market challenges.