The startup world used to orbit around places like San Francisco, New York, or Berlin. But that’s shifting fast. Remote work didn’t just change how startups operate, it’s reshaping who gets to build them, where they’re built, and how they scale. This evolution is especially game-changing for immigrant founders, underrepresented communities, and those outside traditional […]
Culture isn’t a perk, it’s your operating system. In the early stages of a startup, it’s easy to focus on building the product, raising capital, or finding early customers. Culture feels like something you can figure out later, maybe once you’ve hired a Head of People or closed your Series A. But here’s the truth: […]
Why Listening Is the Superpower Most Startups Ignore In the rush to build, pitch, and ship, many early-stage founders overlook their most powerful development tool: real feedback from real users. Customer feedback isn’t just bug reports or star ratings, it’s a strategic asset. Used well, it can reduce risk, accelerate product-market fit, and create fans […]
Execution doesn’t start with code. It starts with conversations. Take Leila, an Iranian UX designer living in Orange County. She had an idea for an app to help immigrant families find doctors who spoke their language. Instead of hiring a developer or writing a business plan, she interviewed 30 families across three cities. What she […]
Your business is bleeding money, and you might not even know it. That “healthy” bank balance? It’s an illusion. Those signed contracts? They won’t pay rent next week. Your “profitable” month? Meaningless until you understand where every dollar is actually going. Most founders fail because they’re solving the wrong problem. Passion doesn’t pay bills. Vision […]
