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Colin
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It's now been nearly 2 years since I quit my job at Google and began pursuing @paragraph full-time. During this time I: - raised funding as solo founder - grew the team to 3 people (w/ 0 turnover!) - personal happiness & fulfillment increased tenfold - I've traveled more than I ever have (⬆️ flexibility & freedom)
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Colin
@colin
When I quit, people told me I was crazy for giving up the job I had, but I couldn't be happier I took the plunge. I'm aware this is a biased and potentially uncommon perspective, but I'm very fortunate for how things have played out so far and I'm excited to continue moving forward.
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Chadi.⌐◨-◨
@chadi
Do you feel having the google name on your CV helped bring in the funding tho? I feel that’s something many successful founders seem to miss. Also, do you feel having a “pedigree” be it in a former employer or Ivy League school helps open up doors that don’t open for others without that resume?
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Colin
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I think it did help (and does potentially open up doors) a bit but not to a very large degree
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Chadi.⌐◨-◨
@chadi
That is super interesting! Thank you for the insight. A lot of people get discouraged thinking that a certain pedigree is needed, but if the leg up it gives is not disproportionate, then it can be a huge motivational factor for some to go for it. Thanks for sharing 🫶
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