quantum_mind

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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Depends on the team. Most of the times WLB is not bad.
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thank you for such a detailed response - really appreciate it!
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Agree, developing a value prop. and insights is necessary but not sufficient.
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Yes, this is very helpful! Love you suggestions to do a personal SWOT; and factor pressure/stress into personal runaway. Thank you!
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thanks for sharing! Good luck on your journey!
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thanks for the advice! Agree, we, as tech lovers, tend to focus on the tech more than the business/sales side of things.
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
So far it has been challenging to find time and energy to explore ideas and do costumer development after 10 hours at work and spending a couple of hours with family.
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thank you for the book recommendation!
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thank you for sharing your story! Have a couple of questions, if you don’t mind sharing a bit more: 1. How are you supporting yourself financially? Are you consulting or living off you savings? 2. Based on your friend’s story, do you have a
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Sounds like you’ve found a work-life balance that are you happy with. Thank you for sharing!
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thank you for sharing this! Appreciate your advice. Even though AI is hot, I think, raising a 2M+ seed round in the current market still requires having a prototype and some paying customers (or LOI), especially for the first time founders.
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thanks for sharing this! Great to hear that you were able to stay self-employed for that many years!
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thank you for sharing this! If you were in the exactly same situation as you were before you jumped ship, how would you handle it now?
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by quantum_mind 3y ago
Thank you for your input!
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Ask HN: Have any of you quit your job to explore startup ideas?
19 points by quantum_mind 3y ago|38 comments