Startup Life

All success stories are about the past. Few people broadcast the path to Olympus in real time, because you can not know in advance what awaits you. It’s very vulnerable. And boldly. Well, and more interesting. Hey there, that’s me, Karina. Together with my co-founder Sanjay and designer Julia we decided to begin this exciting journey of starting a tech company GoalMate which helps people to achieve their goals.

At least 20% of new businesses fail within their first year, for various reasons. Some lack budget, some don’t have a unique selling point, some are just not lucky. And some startups fail because their founders have bright ideas but don’t have the necessary technical expertise. And the way out…

We have made the difficult decision to shut down ALAO. Uhfff. That was a tough one. I have been dreading writing this post from the moment I first discussed the possibility with my co-founders. But I feel it’s important to reflect on our journey and the lessons we learned, and…

Product Hunt is a popular platform for startups to launch their products, gain visibility, and get feedback from a community of early adopters, investors, and tech enthusiasts. …

Startup culture is known for its fast pace and high energy, but it can also be chaotic and stressful. The ability to get things done is essential to success in this environment. Whether you’re a founder, a team leader, or a team member, you need to be able to deliver…

It seems that the average entrepreneurial journey goes something like this: “I just knew X could be done better, so I did it, and the rest is history.” These sorts of stories feature a clear and visible problem with no viable solutions at the time. Ideally, this organic identification of…

Entrepreneurship is a hard teacher; it gives you the test first and the lessons afterward. The resume of a successful entrepreneur is all the failures that he went through. The mindset, soft skills, and principles necessary to succeed can only be attained through living that life. …

It’s a tricky question. Startups are very illiquid investments. Unlike listed equity, you can’t sell startup equity (shares) at a moment’s notice. Although many companies are trying to solve this problem by building online platforms to trade startup shares, they are still in their infancy. Shares of 99% of startups…