Today, I want to talk about losing. As much as we celebrate wins, it’s the losses – the seemingly pointless, invisible, unfair ones – that really build resilience. If you’re a founder or soon-to-be founder, maybe you’ll see yourself in some of these stories. I know I did. Loss #1: Losing in Competitions I’ve lost […]
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In my opinion, when we talk about FOMO – Fear of Missing Out – in the startup world, we actually need to split it into two types: The Founder’s FOMO This one is tricky. FOMO can either speed you up or slow you down. Sometimes you rush product development because you’re afraid of missing an
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How I Accidentally Landed My First Investor Over Lunch Some dates just stick with you. For me, one of them is January 3rd, 2022, 1 p.m. That was the day I walked into a random lunch near my house in Lisbon… and walked out with my first investor (even though I had zero clue what
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Let’s cut the bs. I’m not chasing a rigid schedule – I’m a founder, not a robot. What I do have is a rhythm: unpredictable and flexible. Here’s a look at how real my days get. 30 Topics by Noon Some mornings begin before I even hit the office. In the car, I drive from:
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Hi! I’m Gonçalo, I’m 25 years old, and this is my first post here on the blog.I decided to start this because I wanted an honest space – without clichés, thoughts manipulated by fear of media interpretation, or prepared speeches – where I can share my view as a founder. And maybe inspire or at
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