Here's how you can regroup and refocus after a failed startup attempt.

Having failed in a couple of ventures myself due to lack of complete industry knowledge or interest, I have realized you got to find your interest first and align all your knowledge towards that interest. so while you want to regroup and refocus on your new startup, take the time off, find your inner interest and gain as much knowledge as possible of it. Failures are more common than felt but if aren't align with what you do, you might fail again Also, meet the right people, network and find your talent or partners in the off time. Once you have the right people, starting again is just so easy

Accepting a startup failure is essential for moving forward. Steve Jobs faced setbacks with Apple in the 1980s but used that experience to fuel future success. Take a step back, analyze what went wrong without blame, and understand the factors behind the failure. This reflection period is crucial. Remember, every successful entrepreneur has faced setbacks. Learn from them and embrace the journey. #StartupLessons #Entrepreneurship #SteveJobs

Refresh and rejuvenate, burnout physically and mentally is a high risk. Spending time with people who support us can refresh our mindset. Then, reconnect with your peers, mentors, and friends for new opportunities and to share your story. Accepting the failure is the first step in refocusing and regrouping.

My startup was not making money, my baby needed food. Not fun. I hadn't fully burned the bridges, but I hadn't planned for this either. I was all in on my startup until I wasn't - then I was all in on plan B. Just another thing to execute on - to get the next job. Worked a sales pipeline - 100+ outreach to VCs and founders, 30+ interviews at killer startups, 5+ job offers, picked the best. Not what I wanted, and hard to process, but just kept going. Knew I'd have another shot later (and I did, later). Did what my family needed. Happy to talk about any of this - and often do - in mentoring calls. DMs are always open.

> Allow yourself time to grieve the loss, then dissect what went wrong. > Gather feedback, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement. > Take a break to avoid burnout. > Pursue hobbies, travel, or reconnect with loved ones. Reassess your goals and passion to ensure your next venture aligns with your vision. > Turn failure into a learning experience. > Identify transferable skills and valuable lessons. Network with mentors and advisors to build a stronger foundation for your next step.

I'm a stoic techno optimist. Stoic from growing up in family business with the ups and downs of that. Wealthy, poor, riding high, riding low. My approach to emotions with startups and career is to regulate them at all times. Don't get up on the highs, don't ride down on the lows. Just have faith it works out. Just keep going. I don't get mad or complain at how things went, I do write a lot and process - what to do different / better next time. Make lists, make plans, move on. Have faith. Get better. Disagree and commit helps a lot here, as a principle. I might disagree with the universe that my thing didn't work out, but I also committed to the next thing I agreed to do. And then do that next thing amazingly well.

Emotional Detox = Courage + Humility + Positive belief. You obviously are sacred at this point, just like I was. Use it, make a list of your fears and draw out solutions to each. You'll have to consciously ignore the fear, and with a better focus, take action, despite the scenario. This is known as Courage. Humility is accepting the fact that we are human, prone to making mistakes, no matter how silly they are - Learn to laugh at it. Knowing that you too have the exact potential to be great - All you need is a better focus. "You are not as bad as you think you are, nor are you as good as you think you were." Learn to take a break, play some ball, read a good book, disconnect yourself so that you can get back fresh positively.

il faut comprendre l'échec, en tirer le positif et passer à autre chose pour le regain d'énergie et retenter, la persévérance et la résilience sont de mise.

My first startups mistakes were evident, I'll never forget them. In no order: - Shouldn't have quit, probably could have made it - Shouldn't have tried to raise money, should have raised revenues - Shouldn't have built for myself, should have built for customers Classic eng mistakes - wanting to build what you love - vs. finding out what market needs. Classic founder mistakes - thinking the VC round will solve the problem - vs. solving your own problem. Next time around, bootstrapped, built for customers, charged revenues far ahead of investing time and energy. Make lists - I make decision logs now, analyze what I did and what I'll do next.

"If I have fallen in a pit in the pitch darkness, I must be the shoulder for others to step on, move ahead, ensuring no other can fall here ever again!" At this point I am assuming you are an overthinker like me, and have potentially over analyzed your mistakes, if not - Make list of - "this is where I messed up", "I could have done this", "I should have done this", and "I shouldn't have done this again". Give a heading - "How NOT to fail at XYZ, so that you don't lose ABC". Add it to your private blog. One article today, a series tomorrow and a book the day after. Never waste anything, not even "the failures". Squeeze the last drop of utility and the Economy will respect you.

Pour analyser les erreurs d'un échec, commencez par identifier les hypothèses initiales incorrectes. Recueillez des feedbacks détaillés de clients, partenaires et équipe. Évaluez les décisions stratégiques, les problèmes de marché, de produit et de financement. Documentez les leçons apprises et ajustez vos processus pour éviter les mêmes erreurs à l'avenir.

In corporate venturing, rebuilding confidence after a setback plays a central role. By recognizing our strengths and focusing on what has worked well, we create a solid foundation for future success. Small, achievable goals are key to regaining confidence and motivation step by step. The support of a strong network is also essential. Surround yourself with colleagues and mentors who believe in your potential and can provide constructive feedback. Setbacks can open up new opportunities and paths that ultimately lead to greater success. Stay resilient and use setbacks as an opportunity for further development and innovation. Your failures can be the foundation for future successes.#CorporateVenturing #Resilience #Innovation

You are better. Your hard (hard) earned wisdom will make your next venture more nimble and decisive. You know where the pitfalls are. You know what a good pitch looks like. You know how what leads to failure. You know how failure doesn't kill you. You have more tools now than you have ever had before.

Rebuilding your confidence after a setback is essential. Start by acknowledging your strengths and the things that did go well with your startup. Set small, achievable goals to help regain your sense of accomplishment. Surround yourself with supportive peers who believe in your potential and can provide constructive feedback. Remember Steve Jobs: after being fired from Apple, he started NeXT and revitalized Pixar, which led to his return to Apple. Your failures can pave the way for greater successes. Keep pushing forward!

It always helped me to remember / know that most startups fail, most founders fail, and most successes are full of their share of luck. Rebuild your confidence by being amazing. Go work harder at the next thing. Deliver value to society. Make money - even if for someone else. Talk to other founders who have done the same thing. Use stoic tools to put yourself in the broader perspective of the human arc of history. We need people trying and failing so that a subset can succeed. Individual failures are part of all of our successes. I find exercise and the basics of good food and good habits solve for confidence amazingly well too - as does the daily routines. "Make your bed" and all that follows. Small wins lead to big wins.

I am a classic eng introvert. Always hated networking. Still do, really. Except now I kind of love it. But I still never do it, never did it. But I built a killer network. How? By being myself and building cool things with cool people. I never worried about doing it - it just happened. Years go by so fast, and if every interaction with another human is genuine, thoughtful, helpful - and you bring your best self to all you do - people notice. Then 5, 10, 15 years later - a lot of people like you, have worked with you, and it all works out. So my answer to networking is - don't. Instead - make friends, find people to build with, and focus on stuff you love. Cold call, reach out, be active in this. The network builds itself.

Here's the no nonsense, directly to the point, action step to build extremely loyal network -> 1. Learn a skill that you can be great at and is valued by other people in the industry. 2. Build a few projects to get confidence, 3. shoot mails to work for other valuable people FOR FREE, so that you can build your portfolio. >>> While doing this you'll network with the best people and often they'll recommend you to their best contacts. Value builds value. Just learn to filter the good people from bad.

Planning forward is crucial after a failed startup. Use what you’ve learned to craft a new business plan. Address past mistakes and seize new opportunities. Set realistic timelines and milestones. For instance, Richard Branson turned Virgin Atlantic into a success after early failures by adapting and learning. Consider different scenarios to stay prepared. With a solid plan, you'll embark on your next venture with confidence and clarity. Failure is just a stepping stone to success! #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #LearningFromFailure

Don’t Take It Personally Remember, many factors in the startup world are beyond your control, like timing and the economy. Reflect on your personal growth and get ready for the next round with fresh energy. Focus on what you can control: build strong relationships, create value for customers, and improve your product or service. Keep a growth mindset and simplify your approach to prioritize what truly matters.