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Reflections of 2024: A Year of Growth, Struggles, and Successes
Summary:
The year 2024 is going to change everything: Great entrepreneurial experiences and personal growth face ups and downs. In particular, from launching a variety of startups, namely The Gift Concept, Studentpod, SwapThat!, to maintaining such personal milestones, the ride has been challenging and gratifying on equal terms. I’ve learned, pivoted, and evolved in ways I hadn’t expected, and as I reflect on this whirlwind year, I feel immense gratitude for the progress made. Here’s a look back at my year, the lessons I’ve learned, and my hopes for 2025.
The Startups Journey: Building, Struggling, and Moving Forward
Man, oh man, 2024 just got crazy right out of the blocks! I was neck-deep in founding stages for Studentpod, SwapThat!, and The Gift Concept all at once. The obstacles associated with each were unique, while different kinds of them unraveled every day. There really have been those moments when a path forward seemed pretty clouded, but the allure of the build was just too damn strong.
I am very happy to note that in February and March 2025, the projects will be up for launch. The journey is full of sleepless nights, frustrating moments, and revisions galore, but the progress that is being made fills me with hope and anticipation of the times…
