Solo Ceesay of Calaxy: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Founder

…Understanding that you’re going to need to lean on people. You’re going to need a very strong support system. Whether that’s in your personal life, or having good advisors who can help tailor your responses to those obstacles is very important. Surround yourself with people who are going to be there during the good and bad days.

As part of our interview series called “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A Founder”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Solo Ceesay.

Solo Ceesay is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Calaxy, an open social marketplace for creators, by creators, that aims to reimagine the entertainment industry and the fundamental ways with which we all interact digitally. He secured a prestigious education at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, forged an impressive championship college football career, worked in competitive positions in trading and banking, and was the first of his family to foray into Wall Street. He believes that creators from all walks of life need a platform to showcase and be paid for their art…