Confessions We are in a dead end. Situation is stable, but going nowhere. None of my 10 employees realize this. Just me. ... Read More
Confessions Our startup won't be able to pay salaries this month. I can't sleep for the last 3 months. Alcohol helps. I've been pushing for progress (product, sales, investment), but people don't seem to grasp the situation. CEO – the shittiest job in a startup. ... Read More
Confessions That I've been relatively successful in my own consultancy but I want something more than this. I have so much more to offer the community that I am part of as a whole than the minimal contributions I am making here. But I'm supporting my family. ... Read More
Confessions I started a children's retail clothing store several years ago with my wife. I quickly learned she had no financial sense running a business. Almost ruined our marriage when we had to file bankruptcy less than 1 1/2 years in. I blame myself. ... Read More
Confessions My start-up is floundering. Up until this quarter, I was confident in our business model and knew we only needed funding to succeed. This quarter has been deadly. While we need to be growing 5X, instead our sales are shrinking. ... Read More
Confessions I kicked out two of my cofounders and bought the recommended book "The Founder's Dilemmas" thanks to your help here.Feels like I did everything right in a long time. Thank you guys a lot! ... Read More