Founders

After being a startup founder I have even more empathy and admiration for founders (already had a ton before) between balancing making existing users happy, growing users + revenue, STATED VS REVEALED PREFERENCES, working on a strong cofounder/team dynamic, taking care of yourself, etc

Co-founder @bountycaster (bountycaster.xyz). Co-producer @ethereumfilm. Previously co-founder of Scalar Capital and product at Coinbase

We're supposed to take care of ourselves, too? 

Sheesh.

Also what you say and what you do are completely different things.

It’s a rare thing that people can follow through with what they say.

Many times people say what they want or intend to do. Not what they will do.

I think startups really does reveal the best and worst in people. The difference is in the self awareness - many don’t know these sides of themselves until pushed to the limits.

Partly why maybe I can’t stand people who aren’t self aware or have these annoying insecurities.

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Probably just sheer time scarcity, always knew about it but had never experienced struggling to have time for myself (imagining it's similar for parents with kids but not as challenging as having to take care of kids? but I don't have direct experience there)

Whats the biggest new learning about founder life since you started Bountycaster?

It all feels like a miracle when it works.

/grey - terminally ochain dad & spouse, building products on frontier solutions w frontier people.

It's very important to me but since time is a lot scarcer now my availability is not where it used to be. I try my best though, luckily my husband understands well since he is a founder (I experienced the flip side of this as a partner). We don't have kids and I have immense admiration for those that balance that too

how would place have nurturing family/partner relationships in here?

It’s a tireless job but we do it for the passion and love ❤️ 🫂💎

I have so much respect for everyone navigating this path—it’s a testament to resilience, passion, and vision.

i personally believe being a founder is more  difficult than being a builder

the sheer context switching we have to go to🤣

How can founders effectively balance the conflicting demands of satisfying existing users while simultaneously pursuing growth and revenue, all while maintaining a healthy team dynamic and personal well-being?

Founding a startup is a delicate balance. Respect to those who navigate the chaos and take care of themselves and their teams 💯

Being a founder isn’t actually o guess …I mean we’ve all seen how yu work so hard to carry everyone along and make BC better

I hope you’re putting your health first amongst all of this.

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When you say startup you are refering to @bountycaster or something in your personal life?

i am about to be one myself, this space and you has inspired me to want to become a founder, i already have ideas i want to push but it still needs fine tuning and i hope to go as far as you have and even exceed that level

Gm Linda 
It's incredible how much goes into being a startup founder
juggling user satisfaction, growth, team dynamics, and personal well-being is no small feat. It's only after being in those shoes that you truly appreciate the complexity and dedication required.