My First Million How Suleman Ali Made His First Million - From the Archive
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Jan 27, 2023 Dive into the journey of Suleman Ali, who transitioned from a stable job at Microsoft to entrepreneurship. Learn about his first venture, the development of the popular app Superlatives, and how personal stories shaped his path. Discover the high stakes of risking life savings on TinyCo and the rollercoaster ride of navigating startup challenges. Explore the innovative roll-up strategy for creating business success and the evolving landscape for stealth mode startups in Silicon Valley.
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Microsoft Experience
- Suleman Ali started at Microsoft, feeling excited and respected.
- However, he realized he couldn't make a significant impact or fully exploit his potential there.
Realization at Microsoft
- After a year at Microsoft, Suleman felt limited in his influence and authorship.
- Witnessing his team leader's passion, he realized Microsoft wasn't the place for him to achieve similar fulfillment.
Risk of Leaving
- Overestimate risk when leaving your job.
- If you fail after starting a company, you can return with more experience and higher positions.