I’ve been in San Francisco for about 12 years now, so I’ve seen a fair amount of Silicon Valley cycles. Of the five startups I’ve been a part of, some have crashed and burned, some have been sold, and some have gone on to be reacquired and are still alive and kicking. Currently, I’m the CEO of Meadow. That’s been my main project for the past five years. It’s the longest project I’ve been a part of, and with that longevity comes a lot of lessons. With a little help from my friends One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to take care of your cofounders. As with any relationship, communication is key. In order to work together in a way that’s best for the company and each other, cofounders should be equal. Check-ins are critical to keep the vision clear and the communication going. Listen to one another. Give them what they want The next thing I’ve learned is to make something that people want. It sounds simple, but often, people are in their own bubble when they’re dreaming up their next build. Because they love it, they think other people will love it, too. They’ve never stopped to ask the people they’re building for whether or not it’s a viable product or service in their eyes. Slow and steady A third tip I’ve picked up is counterintuitive these days in the world of tech and startups: do things that don’t scale. The global marketplace currently reflects the attitude …
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