Make Lemonade
Building side projects as layoff insurance - Aaron Francis
Apr 4, 2024
Former educator Aaron Francis shares his journey of launching Tryhard Studios after being laid off from Planet Scale. Topics include building a studio in an apartment, the importance of side projects for financial security, the business model behind Tryhard Studios, and dealing with burnout in the entrepreneurial journey.
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Quick takeaways
- Side projects can act as layoff insurance by providing financial stability and professional opportunities.
- Using a studio apartment for workspace can offer privacy, cost-effectiveness, and functional benefits for recording content.
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Aaron Francis's Journey From Layoffs to Entrepreneurship
After being laid off from PlanetScale, Aaron Francis faced a pivotal decision: find another job or venture into full-time entrepreneurship. He considered job offers that flooded in after announcing his layoff on Twitter, garnering attention from over 600,000 users. Documenting his thoughts on his podcast, Moshi Technical, led him to launch his own studio, Try Hard Studios, with his colleague Steve, known for his creative talents.
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