One Year Later: Lessons Learned from my Startup (ep. 13)

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I’m on a business trip in NYC, meeting investors and possible hires. While there, I go through the four most important lessons I learned over the past year working on building startups.

Summary of the four lessons learned:
1. Types of Startup Founders: Understand the two types of startup founders – those who wait for the right idea and those who actively seek out ideas. Recognize that good problems suitable for startups are rare, and even great ideas need experienced handling.
2. Flexibility and Learning: Most startup ideas might not be as good as they initially seem, but the key is to be flexible and open to changing your direction based on what you learn along the journey.
3. Passion vs Opportunity: You don't need to be deeply passionate about a specific problem to succeed in startups. Sometimes, the most lucrative opportunities lie in "boring" industries that many overlook.
4. Building a Team and Culture: The importance of building something meaningful from the ground up and surrounding yourself with brilliant people. It's not just about the product or industry; it's about the people you work with and the culture you create.

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[Yud]

You're a source of inspiration my man! Thanks for the work you put into this channel!

[Robi-md]

Hey Samuel, so ein toller Kanal und Content. Du bist wirklich einer der wenigen Founder die wirklich mit Herz dabei sind und wirklich sinnvolle Ideen umsetzen und trotzdem so humble sind.❤

[Linussssssss]

I don’t even care what you upload and about the style of the vlogs. Just put out as much as possible, it’s always so fun to watch:)

[fdddd]

how did you get your visa situation sorted out?

[shubhamdas]

hey Samuel, I will say this is by far the best video. I have really enjoyed it and I love this idea of giving a review of an startup life and would be looking forward to such videos. my best of wishes to you

[Robi-md]

Hey Samuel, what would you do or study if you have just finished your High school nowadays? CS-Bachelor, self study or instant building a Start Up?

[sorinacho]

I really appreciate all your videos, and now I have a curiosity.. you said you always used ANKI while preparing and it helped you a lot.. do you find yourself still using nowadays after you have left your PhD for the tasks required in your business ?

[carbs]

Would you say there's ageism for serial founders?

Like, if you get sick of your FAANG job in your 30s and really want to work for yourself, do you think VCs would see that as a negative compared to someone in their 20s?

[itsworkinprogress]

Just a algorithm support comment. Really enjoyed the video!

[ruturajreddy]

absolutely amazing video! I do have some ideas and plans to start my own startup in the near future. I would really like to contribute and collaborate on your projects. I know this will be an amazing opportunity for me to learn and work while being around experienced people like yourself. I dont mind the money rn I just want to be a part of it and be around as I do feel this is the perfect place for me.

[owent]

I rest when I go to bed, gotta give the weights a break every night

[erinxhsu]

should’ve given the squirrel some protein 😂

[julianguzman]

Sir Please make more videos on how to be good at maths and physics

[MrCatsbrown]

I like the style! As long as you enjoy making it should be good 😄👍

[pratyush]

How important were your college grades for your PhD admission process

[nitroNM]

If I have national Olympiad achievements can I get into MIT, Harvard and Stanford

[PeikunRong]

How can you train to this area? Stock air? Even red face and yellow skin now. Care yourself!

[sitrakaforler]

Hey Samuel !
Dam it's a good video! Can't launch a start up yet but sure I will apply your 2 cents B)

Happy Holidays by the way

[feelfree.]

Brilliant seems to spend a lot on marketing

[basmajghamdi]

Man, I'm so amazed by you! I have been following you for about a year now, added you on LinkedIn, would love to host you on my podcast to talk about what you've been doing! I have so many questions!!