Once we ensured basic safety for our team, we focused on growing our business and acquiring new designers and customers, even amidst the war.

Even when we couldn't draw a salary for months, we were committed to our startup and would have kept going regardless.

After a challenging incident where demand surged unexpectedly, we decided to refund all customers, which significantly impacted our finances but reinforced our commitment to customer satisfaction.

We launched our product online, supported it via email, and maintained a frugal, cash-neutral operation while reaching an international market from the start.

We were unwilling to admit defeat, which kept us focused on solving problems rather than contemplating shutting down the company.

I felt crushed after failing to secure funding, but I decided to use our remaining resources to continue pushing forward and meet with customers to understand their needs better.

Despite facing numerous crises, we've always managed to navigate through them, reminding ourselves of our mission and the importance of our work.

We mobilized our hosts to provide housing for those in need after the attacks, demonstrating our commitment to community support in times of crisis.

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.