Confessions (page 9) — Startups Anonymous

Confessions·Sep 5, 20145

I should have fired my cofounder a long time ago. But I just did it now, and I feel amazing. If you have to even wonder if your cofounder is in it as much as you are, they aren’t, and you should run for the hills. They need to GO. NOW.

Confessions·Sep 1, 20143

I’m close to an acquihire which will make me good money over the next 5 years. My closest business partner/company doesn’t have a clue and still promotes my startup. I have no idea which I should choose or how to tell them

Confessions·Aug 29, 20143

So yeah, we’re probably about to be sued by our first customer because we over-promised and under-delivered. It’s possible they won’t win the suit since the contract had no delivery dates, but still, no one wants an angry customer. :(

Confessions·Aug 28, 20144

I am filing an unpaid wages claim despite knowing it will lead nowhere except getting the matter on the record.

Confessions·Aug 27, 201414

I work at a startup (a successful one). They’ve hired me as an intern for a new project. I feel there is so much I could do to make the project successful – if only they let me make decisions and gave me a free hand. I don’t feel like giving my best now.

Confessions·Aug 27, 201413

2 years ago I began a relationship with a women with 3 kids. I fell in love with all of them. My business isn’t making money. As much as I love them, I know they would be better off with a more stable man of the house. I think it’s best for them if I go.

Confessions·Aug 27, 20142

Creating a product for a company with 4 direct decision makers. Having so many folks in your ear is a nightmare, NEVER AGAIN. Now it is mandatory I interface with 1 decision maker on any project. And we take 25% down in case they change their minds.

Confessions·Aug 23, 20142

Yesterday, I left a startup as a summer student to go back to school. I already really miss the people, friends, job, and workplace environment

Confessions·Aug 22, 201410

I am about to take the leap. I am a non-technical founder with an idea that does not require a dedicated technical partner so I am having my MVP developed. I really want to get started but I am scared I will fail. Should I close my eyes and jump?

Confessions·Aug 21, 20144

I’m petrified and I feel alone. Most days are spent with my stomach in knots wondering if this is going to work. God forbid I say that out loud or express a negative thought on a social media page though. Thank you guys so much for this place.

Confessions·Aug 20, 201411

I’m selfish. I’m not a “founder” so I don’t raise funds. No one is asking but I could get us named VC funds. Founder is raising funds ok but I might be able to leverage my network. I only want to do that if I’m also a founder. I am the only coder.

Confessions·Aug 19, 20142

As much as I am suppose to be helping people everyday in my business, there are days I want to be left alone. Social media can be draining.

Confessions·Aug 19, 20148

I am overwhelmed with jealousy & disgust when I see media hyping bullshit products & fake founders full of hot air. I know I should support fellow founders – and I know my lack of media savvy is my own fault – but it still pisses me off every time.

Confessions·Aug 18, 20143

How do these exec douchebags get press coverage for leaving their post from one company to the other? I’m not even talking about big companies like google, execs at like 12 person startups.

Confessions·Aug 13, 20146

Launching imminently: some days feel like I can do anything, some days wake up literally petrified and end up sleeping during the day. I have to maintain momentum when it happens. Tips would be welcome.

Confessions·Aug 11, 201415

I’m beginning to accept the fact that I’m not really that great at coding after all, and I don’t think I’m even capable of even finishing a third of my already shitty MVP.

Confessions·Aug 9, 20143

I’ve been working on my startup for more than a year now still waiting for success, while at the same time as a software engineer I keep getting very good job offers. It’s tempting to just quit and take a well paid job.

Confessions·Aug 8, 20142

It’s hilarious and makes me want to puke that we’re trying to hire new engineers while still trying to figure out how to pay the ones we have, and wondering how long I can go without a salary. deep breath

Confessions·Aug 7, 20144

My company was acquired a few years ago so I’m fully vested. I’m only still here because I’m remote and I only have to work a few hours a week for a generous salary. At the same time I feel guilty for taking advantage of this and being complacent.

Confessions·Aug 6, 20148

At this point, I’m about ready to wave the white flag and hope for an acquihire. We have great tech and a great team, but we can’t seem to find product/market fit. Tired of bashing my head against the wall.

Confessions·Aug 5, 20149

After four years of being an entrepreneur, I now have to find a job. Shoot me now.

Confessions·Aug 4, 20143

Socializing feels like a chore right now. I’d much rather keep working on my project.

Confessions·Aug 1, 201411

My sleeping pattern has gotten awful. God forbid I wake up in the middle of the night. I won’t go back to sleep because I’ll be thinking about my work and the business. I eventually give up trying to go back to sleep.

Confessions·Jul 31, 20143

I just wasted a ton of time I could have been using to push my business forward, by voyeuristically reading all these first world problems. Not including the rape post– that one seems serious and I hope it’s not real

Confessions·Jul 31, 20143

I fear that my startup has sacrificed a lot of the interesting applications of our technology for the sake of revenue. Even though the business is growing quickly. I also have a meta-fear that this fear is naive.

Confessions·Jul 31, 20144

I’m starting a payments startup and in the interest of remaining Lean, I’m violating Visa regulations that prevent me from accepting more than one customer on a single merchant account. That’s cool right, if it’s just a short-lived MVP?

Confessions·Jul 30, 201410

I am the founder & CEO of an 8-person company, 4 of which are founders. One of the founders has a new excuse every day for why something isn’t done and the other two can’t communicate without me in between. What a fucking mess.

Confessions·Jul 27, 20149

I feel like a total fraud. I’ve lost all confidence in my own ability to actually execute on anything. Not sure if I’m just in a rut or actually suck as an entrepreneur.

Confessions·Jul 25, 201414

The CEO of my startup (Amicus) embezzled funds and has crafted quite the tale to make it seem like he just messed up our taxes.

Confessions·Jul 23, 20147

A pseudo-founder developed a new product ready for release soon. Thorough in-house testing and initial pilots shows that it’s actually offers steep negative value for customers. I hope our customers learn this and it sinks this guy’s career.

Confessions

I should have fired my cofounder a long time ago. But I just did it now, and I feel amazing. If you have to even wonder if your cofounder is in it as much as you are, they aren’t, and you should run for the hills. They need to GO. NOW.

I’m close to an acquihire which will make me good money over the next 5 years. My closest business partner/company doesn’t have a clue and still promotes my startup. I have no idea which I should choose or how to tell them

So yeah, we’re probably about to be sued by our first customer because we over-promised and under-delivered. It’s possible they won’t win the suit since the contract had no delivery dates, but still, no one wants an angry customer. :(

I am filing an unpaid wages claim despite knowing it will lead nowhere except getting the matter on the record.

I work at a startup (a successful one). They’ve hired me as an intern for a new project. I feel there is so much I could do to make the project successful – if only they let me make decisions and gave me a free hand. I don’t feel like giving my best now.

2 years ago I began a relationship with a women with 3 kids. I fell in love with all of them. My business isn’t making money. As much as I love them, I know they would be better off with a more stable man of the house. I think it’s best for them if I go.

Creating a product for a company with 4 direct decision makers. Having so many folks in your ear is a nightmare, NEVER AGAIN. Now it is mandatory I interface with 1 decision maker on any project. And we take 25% down in case they change their minds.

Yesterday, I left a startup as a summer student to go back to school. I already really miss the people, friends, job, and workplace environment

I am about to take the leap. I am a non-technical founder with an idea that does not require a dedicated technical partner so I am having my MVP developed. I really want to get started but I am scared I will fail. Should I close my eyes and jump?

I’m petrified and I feel alone. Most days are spent with my stomach in knots wondering if this is going to work. God forbid I say that out loud or express a negative thought on a social media page though. Thank you guys so much for this place.

I’m selfish. I’m not a “founder” so I don’t raise funds. No one is asking but I could get us named VC funds. Founder is raising funds ok but I might be able to leverage my network. I only want to do that if I’m also a founder. I am the only coder.

As much as I am suppose to be helping people everyday in my business, there are days I want to be left alone. Social media can be draining.

I am overwhelmed with jealousy & disgust when I see media hyping bullshit products & fake founders full of hot air. I know I should support fellow founders – and I know my lack of media savvy is my own fault – but it still pisses me off every time.

How do these exec douchebags get press coverage for leaving their post from one company to the other? I’m not even talking about big companies like google, execs at like 12 person startups.

Launching imminently: some days feel like I can do anything, some days wake up literally petrified and end up sleeping during the day. I have to maintain momentum when it happens. Tips would be welcome.

I’m beginning to accept the fact that I’m not really that great at coding after all, and I don’t think I’m even capable of even finishing a third of my already shitty MVP.

I’ve been working on my startup for more than a year now still waiting for success, while at the same time as a software engineer I keep getting very good job offers. It’s tempting to just quit and take a well paid job.

It’s hilarious and makes me want to puke that we’re trying to hire new engineers while still trying to figure out how to pay the ones we have, and wondering how long I can go without a salary. *deep breath*

My company was acquired a few years ago so I’m fully vested. I’m only still here because I’m remote and I only have to work a few hours a week for a generous salary. At the same time I feel guilty for taking advantage of this and being complacent.

At this point, I’m about ready to wave the white flag and hope for an acquihire. We have great tech and a great team, but we can’t seem to find product/market fit. Tired of bashing my head against the wall.

After four years of being an entrepreneur, I now have to find a job. Shoot me now.

Socializing feels like a chore right now. I’d much rather keep working on my project.

My sleeping pattern has gotten awful. God forbid I wake up in the middle of the night. I won’t go back to sleep because I’ll be thinking about my work and the business. I eventually give up trying to go back to sleep.

I just wasted a ton of time I could have been using to push my business forward, by voyeuristically reading all these first world problems. Not including the rape post– that one seems serious and I hope it’s not real

I fear that my startup has sacrificed a lot of the interesting applications of our technology for the sake of revenue. Even though the business is growing quickly. I also have a meta-fear that this fear is naive.

I’m starting a payments startup and in the interest of remaining Lean, I’m violating Visa regulations that prevent me from accepting more than one customer on a single merchant account. That’s cool right, if it’s just a short-lived MVP?

I am the founder & CEO of an 8-person company, 4 of which are founders. One of the founders has a new excuse every day for why something isn’t done and the other two can’t communicate without me in between. What a fucking mess.

I feel like a total fraud. I’ve lost all confidence in my own ability to actually execute on anything. Not sure if I’m just in a rut or actually suck as an entrepreneur.

The CEO of my startup (Amicus) embezzled funds and has crafted quite the tale to make it seem like he just messed up our taxes.

A pseudo-founder developed a new product ready for release soon. Thorough in-house testing and initial pilots shows that it’s actually offers steep negative value for customers. I hope our customers learn this and it sinks this guy’s career.

It’s hilarious and makes me want to puke that we’re trying to hire new engineers while still trying to figure out how to pay the ones we have, and wondering how long I can go without a salary. deep breath