Oh cool - sounds like a great program. I guess you've got some previous experiences and thought put into it already.
A couple of questions that came to mind after reading it:
Do you have some filter that people can use to work out if it's right for them? For example specific types of companies/business models that you think it is or isn't relevant for, or the stage founders should be at to get the most value out of it.
The full day session each week with a different industry expert sounds really valuable. Do you already know how you'll get those people on board? Do you already know who some of them might be (and could include their bio as an incentive?)
The first cohort will be focused on B2B or B2C SaaS, with a product live in the market with a few initial users or pilot customers. Could be exceptions.
I have most of the experts already - all running or have built 10m+ companies.
I do plan to record some sessions maybe create more of a self-service or lightweight model in the future.
The first cohort will be focused on B2B or B2C SaaS, with a product live in the market with a few initial users or pilot customers. Could be exceptions.
Could be good to add this info to the page somewhere to help people recognise the course is targeted to them!
I have most of the experts already - all running or have built 10m+ companies.
This was really interesting: "That underlying feeling of "is this it?" gnawed at me. I filled the void with travel, alcohol, sports, and the usual distractions."
Thanks for the whole write-up. What are you doing next or is it "game over, you win" time already?
I'm currently working on Holopod.com (automated status updates on Slack to help remote teams stay focused). Not much else to do during the pandemic than build an internet company....
Consciously trying to enjoy the journey is probably the step I missed the most in the last company that I'm trying to avoid this time!
The existential angst is somewhat baked into me, so I need to actually put the work in to solve it. I'm sure it would be worse if I had a real job though...
Never used slack, but this feature is available out of the box with teams. It integrates nicely with outlook calendar and auto updates the status as busy/presenting/out of office etc.
Great read! Thanks for sharing @jamesclift! Good luck for the next ten years
Awesome reading. @jamesclift have you thought about mentoring other entrepreneurs?
Thanks! I work with a few founders right now, get a lot of joy from it.
That's great! Are you still open to new founders? I'm very interested on your experience scaling to $2m ARR and passing responsibilities to a CEO.
I'm working on a 3 month "program" right now, and will be opening it up for up to 10 founders soon!
@jamesclift Where should I watch to see when you open it up so I can put my name in the hat?
Ok here's the beta outline (draft mode).
https://www.mistakesofambition.com/p/2406cf01-af77-4efd-80c4-29b1850bef92/
Feedback appreciated.
Oh cool - sounds like a great program. I guess you've got some previous experiences and thought put into it already.
A couple of questions that came to mind after reading it:
Hey Tom,
The first cohort will be focused on B2B or B2C SaaS, with a product live in the market with a few initial users or pilot customers. Could be exceptions.
I have most of the experts already - all running or have built 10m+ companies.
I do plan to record some sessions maybe create more of a self-service or lightweight model in the future.
Thanks for the interest!
Sounds great!
Could be good to add this info to the page somewhere to help people recognise the course is targeted to them!
Great selling point!
I’ll post it on here! But maybe on the Twitter too.
Thanks for sharing. ♥️
I had a nagging angst in my last company and also hired a CEO to take over the running of it.
I'm also trying to focus in on enjoying the journey over anything else now.
Congrats on the exit!
Let me know if you figure it out :).
I think this building in public thing helps...
Nice inspiring post! Can relate to you as I've experienced tons of failures before!
This was really interesting: "That underlying feeling of "is this it?" gnawed at me. I filled the void with travel, alcohol, sports, and the usual distractions."
Thanks for the whole write-up. What are you doing next or is it "game over, you win" time already?
Thanks!
I'm currently working on Holopod.com (automated status updates on Slack to help remote teams stay focused). Not much else to do during the pandemic than build an internet company....
Consciously trying to enjoy the journey is probably the step I missed the most in the last company that I'm trying to avoid this time!
The existential angst is somewhat baked into me, so I need to actually put the work in to solve it. I'm sure it would be worse if I had a real job though...
Never used slack, but this feature is available out of the box with teams. It integrates nicely with outlook calendar and auto updates the status as busy/presenting/out of office etc.
Are you a VC?
It will be even fucking harder in 20 years when you school education fades and you are faces with new set of challenges and emerging competitors.
Well, school didn't help much anyways.
I don't think there's a better time than now to build a company.
Thanks for the read - going through the beginning steps of my first venture. Hoping to not have to wait 5 years to see 1kMRR!
well, don't wait!
Really appreciate your candor, what a great read!
Thanks!
Hi @jamesclift
Good to hear your post.
"Sometimes the stress was warranted - DDOS attacks, major bugs, and Google Algorithm changes"
Apart from growing a company the most difficult thing should be to not affect your health.
You did a good step delegating responsibilities.
Congrats
Appreciate it!