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I think the best way to pick what you want to do is to find the intersection of what you’re good at, what you enjoy, what the world needs, and what the worl
by tyre 10y ago
I think the best way to pick what you want to do is to find
the intersection of what you’re good at, what you enjoy,
what the world needs, and what the world values.
Notice how "what you need" is not listed. The classic startup founding advice of "solving a problem you have" has led to oversaturated markets solving 1st world problems (e.g. food delivery.)
Don't be afraid to look for people who need help and about whom you know nothing. Empathy will take you the rest of the way. When we started Seneca Systems, we knew nothing about local government, but no person is too far away for you to ask questions and understand what they need.
- brianliou91 10y agototally agree with this!
- orthoganol 10y agoIn the same vein, don't be afraid to defer your startup dreams for 3, 5, 7 years while you develop true specialization in an exciting field. I think too many young people (myself included) just want to start a startup to be a startup person, while I think some of the great, sustainable startups that can truly change the world demand years of patience, discipline, and discovery even before you start the prototype. ...And to be on the cusp of a startup like that has to be the greatest feeling in the world.