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

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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?

lesgreys.com & /grey — curiously driven, solutions interested, problem explorer.

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?

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.

It all feels like a miracle when it works.

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.

Here's to all the founders out there who are juggling all these responsibilities and more. We see you, we appreciate you, and we're rooting for you!

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

Starting a business requires immense dedication and juggling multiple priorities

Founding a startup requires immense dedication and skill, with a constant juggle of priorities

Founding a startup requires immense dedication and empathy

All entrepreneurs feel something similar, I think.
This is hard work, including on yourself
Dare 👍

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?

I’m really happy to be here and to be able to hear the words of the founders

How are you now Linda ?
I hope you were able to relax and reset. ?
Take your health paramount… you should put yourself first in all you do ✌️