As a founder, solving your own problems is essential.

Sometimes my brain is the bottleneck when I'm struggling to think about a hard problem, and I need to spend more time whiteboarding or thinking about the solution.

When things aren't going well, many founders try to work harder to solve their problems, but I knew we needed to take a break and hope for an 'aha' moment.

I think founders often have a moment where they realize nobody is solving the problems they see, and they decide to create the solution themselves.

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.

Navigating the paradox of focusing on internal product development while also engaging externally with networks and potential customers is crucial for a founder's success, and I need to execute judgment on what the current problem looks like and how to divide the work effectively.

Thinking like a VC often involves analyzing markets and trends, which can distract founders from focusing on their unique startup vision.

As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.