I learned equally, if not more, from working in a fast-growing startup than I would have in college, especially in understanding how a venture builder or VC thinks.

After quitting my corporate job due to lack of learning, I joined a startup where I learned valuable lessons about what not to do in business.

I learned a lot from my early experiences, even though my first company didn't succeed. The rate of learning in startups is incredibly high.

Finding leaders who have scaled companies before and surrounding myself with experienced individuals has been crucial for my growth as a first-time CEO.

I faced significant challenges during my first company, including being fired, which taught me the harsh realities of entrepreneurship.

After quitting my job at Amazon, I moved to San Francisco where I found a co-founder and began working on various startup ideas without being picky about the market.

I got my first job by offering to work for free at a startup, which was my entry point into the tech industry.

After selling my first company to Groupon, I wanted to work on something that would inspire me and allow me to create new skills and knowledge. I never want to be 80 years old looking backwards and wondering what if I tried.

After college, I worked at a biotech firm but felt the slow career progression pushed me to pursue entrepreneurship, especially after a roommate suggested we start a company together.