I Am A Creator How This PhD Candidate Ditched the Silicon Valley Formula to Start a Newsletter
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Apr 4, 2022 PhD candidate Anne-Laure Le Cunff started a newsletter for neuroscience study and grew it into 40K subscribers and her own business. She talks about transitioning from Silicon Valley, embracing curiosity, mental health, and failed startup attempts.
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Early Creator Inspiration
- Anne-Laure Le Cunff worked at Google and managed events like VidCon, where she was inspired by YouTubers.
- Although she felt too old to be a creator, this experience planted a seed for her future.
Predictability at Google
- Anne-Laure Le Cunff found Google's predictable career path demotivating.
- She craved chaos and the unknown to feel driven, unlike earlier Google employees.
Startup Formula Failure
- After Google, Anne-Laure followed the Silicon Valley startup formula, which emphasized fundraising and co-founders.
- Her first startup failed due to mismatched values with her co-founder.