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The Bootstrapped Founder
335: Tipping Over
Jul 12, 2024
Explore the pressure of demo day pitching and the benefits of stepping away from tech to embrace empathy for mental health. Learn how refining presentations can boost business confidence and the importance of human connections to avoid burnout.
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- Balancing business operations with preparing for a demo day requires meticulous planning and external support.
- Prioritizing mental well-being and self-care activities helps navigate burnout and improve product engagements.
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Overwhelm in Running a Software Business
Running a software business comes with overwhelming challenges due to the constant need to justify its uniqueness and navigate unforeseen obstacles. The pressure intensifies when unexpected issues arise simultaneously. One significant challenge faced by the speaker was preparing for and presenting at the Paddle AI launchpad demo day, requiring meticulous planning while balancing regular business operations. Despite the stress, engaging with the startup cohort and receiving support from peers and partners alleviated some of the burdens.
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