Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 623 | TinySeed Tales s3e3: Paternity Leave
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Sep 15, 2022 
Tony Chan, a solo founder of CloudForecast, shares insights from his journey during his co-founder's paternity leave. He discusses the challenges of managing solo operations and maintaining founder psychology while facing an unexpected sales slump. Tony reflects on hiring difficulties and the importance of support in navigating setbacks. He also looks ahead to his growth strategy, emphasizing the need for adaptation and resilience in the face of evolving business dynamics.
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Paternity Leave and Katya's Contributions
- Tony Chan's co-founder, Francois, took paternity leave.
- During this time, their new engineer, Katya, redesigned the front end and updated dependencies.
Challenges of Solo Founders
- Tony found being a solo founder challenging, especially during a tough period for MR growth.
- He emphasized the importance of founder psychology and having someone to talk to.
Managing Founder Psychology
- Rob Walling advises founders to manage their psychology.
- He recommends focusing on long-term goals and remembering your initial motivations.