Learn from my mistakes as a startup CEO

Hi, I'm Gary. I recently joined Indie Hackers and this is my first post. I've been building Internet products since the early 2000s, starting with custom websites for clients. This was long before the magic of no-code, Stripe, and Shopify.

Since then, I've cofounded several e-commerce companies, selling a variety of products from graphic t-shirts to vintage toys. I currently serve as a product management leader at a Fortune 100 company.

I hope to be able to add value to the Indie Hackers community by sharing what I've learned with you. As a repeat entrepreneur, I've made a lot of mistakes over the years that could have been avoided with the right mentorship.

That's why I've started writing essays about what I've learned through my own experience. One lesson that I think is particularly relevant to those of you building new products and businesses is the value of hiring a product manager.

In my latest post, I explain why this is the most important hire that I never made. My hope is that if your product becomes a business opportunity, and certainly if you raise money, that you won't make this same mistake.

Link: https://www.garydarna.com/the-most-important-hire-i-never-made/

I look forward to being part of this inspiring community. I just wish it existed a decade sooner! Thanks for reading.