Founding Journey Why Andrew Yeung Left His $300K Job at Google to Build a Startup
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Oct 24, 2024 Andrew Yeung, a former Googler and Facebook employee, left his corporate roles to chase entrepreneurial dreams. He talks about the unexpected shift from stable tech jobs to startups and the emotional toll it took on his identity. Andrew shares insights on building trust within the founder community and networking effectively. He reveals how sobriety unexpectedly fueled his startup success and emphasizes the importance of fostering genuine connections through events. Plus, he discusses the unique challenges faced by immigrant founders navigating the startup landscape.
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From Google to Startup
- Andrew Yeung left his job at Google to pursue entrepreneurship.
- He compares starting a business to an adult playground, enabling creativity and fulfillment.
Founder's Self-Esteem
- A founder's self-esteem fluctuates with the business's success.
- Good weeks follow big wins, while bad weeks involve the challenging work leading up to them.
Networking for Visa Help
- Andrew sought advice from experienced founders, including Lyft's co-founder.
- He connected with him through a shared passion for helping immigrants with visas.