What advice would you give someone who is starting their own company?

Be persistent

Don't be put down by failures; it happens to everyone; keep getting back up. Don't be stubborn to change, the market doesn't care about your emotions.

Another thing for me is to work on something that you’re truly passionate about! It might sound clichè but running a company is very hard and being passionate about the problem/solution is one of the most important fuels to keep going

Just keep going. Whatever your good at keep doing.

Have fun! If you're not enjoying it, you won't make it far. Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.

Speak to customer as much as possible.

Be prepared for the long-haul: Starting a company is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires a lot of hard work and perseverance. Focus on your customers: Understand their needs and pain points, and build your product or service to address them.

Launch version 1 of your product(s) as soon as possible. I forget who said it first, but I've heard many times that if you're not embarrassed by your version 1 release, you waited too long to ship it.

Look for quick growth, not the good enough revenue

Make sure you understand your users and what they are trying to accomplish. And if you don't have any yet, then write down your hypothesis on who they are and track them down to ask what they are trying to accomplish.

If you going that route, don't be an idiot, And if asking users to fill out a form, only ask what's necessary especially on signup forms. And include OAuth sign in providers too (Google, Github, LinkedIn, etc)

Patience, persistence, validation with users who does not have a direct connection with you, gather feedback negative or positive and act on it whenever necessary.

Having started multiple businesses in a conflict zone, I know that starting a business can be especially difficult. But, it's not impossible. Here are my top 5 tips for overcoming the challenges and finding success: Know your market: Understand your target market, competition, and industry trends. It's essential to identify opportunities and create a business plan that's tailored to your target audience. Be adaptive: Starting a business can be unpredictable. Be prepared for obstacles and be open to change. Stay flexible and be ready to pivot your strategy if necessary. Build a network: Building relationships with other entrepreneurs, potential customers, and industry experts is key to success. Networking can help you gain valuable insights, find new customers, and secure funding. Stay organized: Keep track of your progress, expenses, and revenue. This will help you stay on top of your finances and make informed decisions. Believe in yourself: Starting a business takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and self-belief. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and don't let anyone discourage you. Remember, starting a business in a challenging environment is hard, but it's not impossible. Stay resilient and you'll find a way to succeed.

When starting a company, it is important to have a clear vision and a well-defined business plan. Research your market and competition, and be prepared to adapt as necessary. Surround yourself with a strong team and make sure to have a solid financial plan in place. It's also essential to maintain a positive attitude and stay persistent, as starting a company can be challenging. Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help and seek out mentors who can guide you along the way.

Wisemen say you can't do everything in your startup: So Delegate. But whatever makes money for your business, be your first hardest-working Employee. Whatever makes money, learn that Art, Master, and then only Delegate!

Build something *you* would use and you'll always have at least one customer.

1. Don't give up 2. Believe in yourself 3. Stay focused 4. Surround yourself with positive people 5. Persevere

The core of the company is its personnel, and we need to find some like-minded friends. And find some people who have experience in this field as a consultant.

The most important thing I would say is building momentum through all forms - product, content, community, building in public or whatever fits you. If you don't build momentum, assume your startup is dead by default.

Be compassionate. Both to yourself, your co-founder(s) and your team. It's hard to perform if you build up long term stress around performance, stepping outside of yourself and "advice" from a compassionate mindset has helped me a lot.