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Founder mindset

5 diary entries filed under Founder mindset, newest first.

Nov 3, 2026On-site original A 70% Answer on TuesdayIn October I wrote that speed covers up a lot of founder mistakes. I still believe it. But the things that changed Xena most took years… Read entry · 6 min
Oct 31, 2026On-site original My 22-Year-Old Self Wanted Times Square. He Got It.In September I wrote an apology letter to my 22-year-old self about everything he expected from startup life. Five days earlier, one item… Read entry · 7 min
Oct 28, 2026On-site original Four Applications, One Yes, and a Very Long Wait in a HallwayI applied to pitch at Venture Atlanta four years in a row. Three no's, then a yes, and slot 27 of 28. What the no's were actually for, with… Read entry · 6 min
Sep 13, 2026LinkedIn edition Choosing a Path With Basically No Guarantees. Founders deserve more credit.I have been keeping a journal for a while now. Most entries are not fit for public consumption, partly because they are boring and partly… Read entry · 12 min
Jan 11, 2026LinkedIn edition Why is nothing working out?There are long stretches in a startup where it feels like the universe has decided to test your patience, your confidence, and your sanity… Read entry · 4 min

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