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The Bootstrapped Founder

282: Kevon Cheung — Embracing Vulnerability in Startup Culture

Jan 3, 2024
55:05
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Kevon Cheung, an expert builder-in-public and founder of a SaaS venture, discusses the raw intricacies of aligning personal mission with entrepreneurial spirit. He emphasizes the critical role of a financial safety net and shares highs and lows of business creation. Exploring the challenges of building in public, he highlights self-limiting beliefs, fear of showing unfinished work, and difficulty in asking for insights. The chapter also explores the importance of balancing personal and professional life on social media.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building in public allows for quick iteration and validation of products, leading to successful development.
  • Balancing professionalism and personality in content creation helps build meaningful connections with the audience.

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Building in Public as a Strategy for Building Products

Building in public is not just about long-term visibility and building a personal brand. It can also be an effective strategy for building products in a short timeframe. By scoping down a project to 30 or 60 days, sharing updates and progress intensively, and engaging with the community for feedback, creators can create momentum and drive growth. This approach allows for quick iteration, validation, and improvement based on the feedback received, ultimately leading to the development of a successful product.

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