Tag: startup

All the articles with the tag "startup".

• Why Didn't You Fight for It?

  Published: 10 Apr, 2026

  • 9 min read

  A VC I respected. A startup that felt made for me. A meeting I prepared for like my life depended on it. And the question I still can't answer.

• Building in the Dark

  Published: 30 Mar, 2026

  • 6 min read

  After losing my co-founder, I did the only thing I knew — I built. A browser extension, a landing page, a LinkedIn presence. Everything except the one thing I was actually afraid of.

• The Year We Spent Convincing Ourselves

  Published: 20 Mar, 2026

  • 6 min read

  We had the passion, the ideas, and 500+ conversations. What we didn't have was a single person willing to say yes.

• The Document That Made Us Co-Founders

  Published: 10 Mar, 2026

  • 6 min read

  Before we had an idea, a product, or a plan — we had a Notion doc. A structured framework for radical honesty between two people deciding whether to build a company together.

• The Day I Stopped Looking for a Job

  Published: 28 Feb, 2026

  • 4 min read

  I was bored, stagnant, and job hunting on autopilot. Then I visited a friend at the Google for Startups Campus and everything changed.

• From Code to Business: Why Generic Isn't Always the Answer

  Published: 15 Feb, 2025

  • 4 min read

  

  When building software or starting a company, it's tempting to go broad. While this approach feels efficient, it can often backfire. Whether it's developers overusing generics or startups failing to find a niche, the lesson remains the same: focus on solving one problem well.

• The Art of Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Life: A Software Engineer's Journey

  Published: 24 Nov, 2024

  • 7 min read

  

  The cold air bit my cheeks as I stood atop a rugged peak in Nepal, gazing out over a sea of mountains. It was here that a profound realization hit me: the only thing stopping me from living a fuller life was me.

• Mastering Employee Onboarding: Strategies for a Smooth Start

  Published: 19 Jul, 2024

  • 6 min read

  

  It took you weeks to hire a new team member. She signed the contract and starts in a week. But what does a good onboarding consist of? Learn strategies for creating the most effective and pleasant onboarding experience.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance in the Tech Industry: Strategies for Avoiding Burnout

  Published: 19 Jun, 2023

  • 3 min read

  

  The tech industry is known for its long hours, fast-paced environment, and high expectations. Here are 10 strategies for promoting work-life balance and avoiding burnout.

• Creating a Positive Work Culture in Tech: Strategies for Building a Supportive Environment

  Published: 30 May, 2023

  • 2 min read

  

  The tech industry is known for its fast-paced, competitive environment. Here are strategies for building a supportive work culture that reduces stress and improves employee well-being.