Startup Life

One of the first questions people ask me after hearing that I have quit my corporate job, is almost always the same: “How do you handle the stress?” “How do you sleep at night knowing there’s no guarantee of a paycheck at the end of the month?” It’s a fair question. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a regular salary is the ultimate safety net, and that stepping away from it automatically means living in a constant state of anxiety. But after spending some time on the other side, I’ve realized something important about stress and it’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough. ...

How to come up with good ideas as a solo developer? How to decide what to build? Ever since I left the corporate world to build independently, I’ve been wrestling with these two questions. Being a solopreneur is liberating, but it also means waking up to a blank canvas every single day. Before we dive deeper, let me address the first thought that usually comes up: “Is the idea itself what really matters, or is it the execution?” ...

It’s been a while since I shared an update, so I figured it’s time to check in, partly for anyone following my journey but mostly to get my own thoughts in order. Post Microsoft, the past few months have been a mix of celebration, reflection, recalibration, minor chaos and a surprising number of “what am I even doing?” moments. So here’s a quick catch-up on where my time and headspace have been lately. ...