What key skill you learned as a founder, and how has it helped you in your startup journey?

That everybody doesn't think the same way you do, so before you jump to conclusions, or react to a situation, you need to be a good listener, and be very observant of all sides of a story. That way you make better decisions.

Handling and Navigating through Uncertainity. Starting a company is like a roller coaster ride, having its ups and downs and you don't know what is coming next. This helped me learn a very important life lesson that life is uncertain and everything might not go as per your plan but what matters the most is to still keep going with the flow and have faith that everything shall be fine.

The most important skill I learned as a founder is resilience. It's like having a superpower that helps me bounce back from challenges and keep going on this startup adventure!

Ability to listen more and talk less makes a world of difference by giving the other person the freedom to express their ideas in a more natural state without interrupting them.

One should choose a co-founder more carefully than a spouse.

As a founder, one key skill I have learned is the ability to adapt and embrace change. This skill has been instrumental in my startup journey as it has allowed me to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. By remaining open-minded and flexible, I have been able to pivot when necessary, seize new opportunities, and continuously iterate and improve our product. It has taught me the importance of humility, as I understand that staying receptive to feedback and being willing to learn from others is crucial for success in the dynamic world of startups.

Our startup is totally bootstraped so the best skill was the funds management.

Learning that there's a difference between real me and role me

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If I had to write a really comprehensive list of skills, this comment would be thousands of words long. These days, I'd say I learned to communicate in concrete terms and aim for concrete things. It's too easy to get caught up in bureaucracy, buzzwords, and vagueness. I've learned to minimize that.

I learned to see the opportunities in every problem and to focus on what matters the most.

Patience. While the success stories of rocket ships get the attention more frequently success comes with those who make slow and steady progress.

The ability to show up is the hardest but most essential skill to learn for success.

Being adaptable and open to change is crucial in the fast-paced and dynamic startup environment. Startups often face unexpected challenges, market shifts, and evolving customer needs. The ability to quickly adjust strategies, pivot when necessary, and embrace new ideas is vital for navigating these uncertainties.

Here's a summary of all the comments to keep them handy. All of them are full of wisdom. 1. Listen. The importance of being a good listener and considering all sides of a story before making decisions. 2. Resilience. The unpredictable nature of starting a company and the need for resilience and adaptability. 3. Communication. The significance of effective communication, especially in concrete terms. 4. Patience. The value of patience and slow, steady progress in achieving success. 5. Focus. The ability to see opportunities in problems and focus on what truly matters. 6. Flexibility. Pivot fast. The importance of being adaptable and open to change in the dynamic startup environment. My share: Hard to pick one. I'll go with "Break fast". Build, launch and get feedback as fast as possible. Don't wait until you have "something perfect". In other words, a quote: "If you're not ashamed of what you're presenting, you launched too late"

still learning, so much to do! Please send help haha

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hey there Vlad, one skill that's really stood out on my founder journey is resilience. startups often feel like a rollercoaster ride. unexpected highs, sudden drops. being able to take these in stride is crucial. resilience, to me, is a mix of emotional grit and intellectual flexibility. it's about having the mental toughness to weather setbacks, but also the openness to pivot when the situation calls for it. this resilience has been my anchor amidst the chaos. it's transformed failures into stepping stones and uncertainty into opportunities for growth. running a startup is a dance with unpredictability. learning to embrace the rhythm, instead of waiting for the music to change, has been incredibly empowering. wishing everyone the strength to navigate their unique journeys. let's keep making magic.

It is quintessential to focus on what's best for the product. Push your ego and personal wants away, and focus on the optimal path for the product. As a developer I make the mistake to fall in love with implementation rather than developing the product. Now I realize it's all about the prioritization, it's not implementation that's the priority, it's the product.

As a SE, I learned to prioritize and manage my time well. I got a lot on my plate, like building the product, marketing it, hiring and leading the team, raising money, and so on. I always gotta figure out what’s the most important and urgent thing to do right now, and use my resources wisely. This skill helped me in my startup journey by letting me focus on the things that really matter for my venture’s growth and success, and not get sidetracked or stressed out by less important or minor stuff.