A Day In The Life Of A Founder At An Early Stage Start Up
For a founder at an early-stage startup, every day is different because priorities constantly shift based on the business's immediate needs, but a week is usually structured around "constant, constant meetings" focused on building relationships with potential investors, clients, and recruits. Ultimately, the life of a founder revolves around "making sure [the] business succeeds" through relentless networking and relationship building.
Entrepreneurship, Early Stage Startups, Networking, Relationship Building, Time Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Jorrel Sto Tomas
Entrepreneur, Founder
Early Stage Start Up
UC Berkeley
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Economics, Political Science, American Studies
Technology
Business Strategy
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Every day is different for a founder, with priorities shifting based on the business's needs.
2. A founder's week involves planning, investor meetings, addressing client needs, and recruiting.
3. The life of a founder is characterized by constant meetings focused on building relationships and networks to ensure the business succeeds.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a founder look like?
A day in the life of a founder is always different. As a founder, you'll have different priorities each day, depending on the needs of the business.
I'll walk you through what a typical week looks like. It usually starts on Sundays, when you begin planning out your week. This might involve meeting with potential investors, addressing potential customer clients, or recruiting.
There are always calls. If you're trying to understand the life of a founder, it's just constant meetings and always building relationships and your network. Everything you do is for the sake of making sure your business succeeds.