I’ve signed up for The Compass, thanks for the recommendation. I can very much relate to your argument that we may be selecting for just one personality type (although I’d extend it to include another - the on-the-spectrum-off-the-charts technologist with an empathy deficit disorder operating from the position of “we may have to destroy the world in order to save it”. It isn’t easy being a tech investor while trying to garner other investor support for startups led by people other than these two archetypes.
TRUTH. It's why I've been fence-sitting for so long... I'm not sure it's the world I can participate in, however a different pov on this may be the only way it shifts. LPs need to be brought on this journey too?
I love this Lauren, it speaks to wrestle I have on a regular basis. I don't resonate with the typical 'startup type'. I'm trying to find a pace and style of working that is optimal for me. I know I don't produce my best work when I'm working crazy hours or focused on hyper-optimisation. My intuition is loudest when I have some space for creativity and flow. The hardest part is that I'm my biggest whip-cracker. Giving myself permission to write my own playbook is the current challenge!
Love this awareness Jada! And as a technical person, you are indeed a rare breed so it's worth protecting what you know makes you produce your best work!
The power of running your own business is that it's up to you, but as you say, you have to get past your own whip-cracking expectations first to truly re-write the rules :) Here to support where I can!!
Wow I feel like you picked out some latent thoughts from my brain and articulated them well - about not trying to emulate others blindly, optimising for you, etc.
It’s our 4th year of development of the initial idea of ‘Pattern Catcher’ and our first year as a start up. Your words are supportive and affirming. I’ve learnt to deeply trust deliberate contemplation as a source of feedback and learning coupled with an attuned alignment between what our audience needs and our own authentic response to that need. Thank you. 🙏
Love to hear more about Pattern Catcher! It sounds like you are well on the path to understanding and prioritizing what works for you above all else. Well done :)
I’ve signed up for The Compass, thanks for the recommendation. I can very much relate to your argument that we may be selecting for just one personality type (although I’d extend it to include another - the on-the-spectrum-off-the-charts technologist with an empathy deficit disorder operating from the position of “we may have to destroy the world in order to save it”. It isn’t easy being a tech investor while trying to garner other investor support for startups led by people other than these two archetypes.
TRUTH. It's why I've been fence-sitting for so long... I'm not sure it's the world I can participate in, however a different pov on this may be the only way it shifts. LPs need to be brought on this journey too?
Oooof! Can definitely relate. As usual Lauren 🎯 :)
Thanks legend :)
I love this Lauren, it speaks to wrestle I have on a regular basis. I don't resonate with the typical 'startup type'. I'm trying to find a pace and style of working that is optimal for me. I know I don't produce my best work when I'm working crazy hours or focused on hyper-optimisation. My intuition is loudest when I have some space for creativity and flow. The hardest part is that I'm my biggest whip-cracker. Giving myself permission to write my own playbook is the current challenge!
Love this awareness Jada! And as a technical person, you are indeed a rare breed so it's worth protecting what you know makes you produce your best work!
The power of running your own business is that it's up to you, but as you say, you have to get past your own whip-cracking expectations first to truly re-write the rules :) Here to support where I can!!
Wow I feel like you picked out some latent thoughts from my brain and articulated them well - about not trying to emulate others blindly, optimising for you, etc.
So glad to hear this Collin! It’s powerful when you realise and can stand strong in that understanding.
It’s our 4th year of development of the initial idea of ‘Pattern Catcher’ and our first year as a start up. Your words are supportive and affirming. I’ve learnt to deeply trust deliberate contemplation as a source of feedback and learning coupled with an attuned alignment between what our audience needs and our own authentic response to that need. Thank you. 🙏
Love to hear more about Pattern Catcher! It sounds like you are well on the path to understanding and prioritizing what works for you above all else. Well done :)