Tehmina A Chaudhry’s Post

I started my first startup at the age of 12, and since then, I’ve launched many ventures and failed multiple times too. But Two things keep me motivated and drove my success: 1. Patience 2. Persistence The #startup journey is filled with setbacks, from technical failures to market challenges. Persistence is crucial, as it often attracts a team of like-minded individuals who share your passion and vision. Here are three key lessons I’ve learned: 1. Stay patient and persistent: Over time, you will build it! 2. Keep improving and innovating: Never settle. 3. Never stop learning: Every day is an opportunity to grow. Big ideas only work when founders incorporate these 2Ps into the recipe. What are your key ingredients for success?

The number 1 lesson I learned from running my own startup is… …that there is absolutely no excuse for not being able to create value. ➡️ Creating value for your customers with that new feature you dropped. ➡️ Creating value for your fellow founders when they need you the most. ➡️ Creating an environment where people can be creative, empowered, and productive. Value Creation is about 50% showing up and 50% listening, learning, and helping. I believe in business, there is no room for a “victim” mindset. To every incident there is a lesson to be learned, a possibility of a pivot, or terms that are up for negotiation. There’s always something that you can do without-being-told-to-do-it that simply creates value for your environment. Flip the script from taking loses and not doing a thing about your situation to an abundance mindset thats geared to win. #Startups #Founders #StartupCulture --------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Hey I’m Roger (Founder and Product Manager) - and I write content that helps early stage startups 10x their odds at reaching Product-Market Fit.

Execution Over Perfection: The Startup Founder’s Dilemma 🤔 Here’s a truth I’ve seen firsthand: perfect plans are overrated. Founders often fall into the trap of over-preparing, trying to line up every domino before they make a move. But the reality? Momentum beats meticulousness every time. Start small, iterate fast, and embrace imperfection. You don’t need a flawless product, a perfect pitch, or an airtight strategy to make an impact. What you need is action. The startups that win aren’t always the smartest or the most funded — they’re the ones who execute consistently, adapt relentlessly, and keep moving forward. So if you’re waiting for the “right” moment, stop. Start now. The learning is in the doing.

One of the most common mistakes I see startup founders make is poor execution!😫 👍Many have groundbreaking ideas... 👍Some have innovative products... 👍They often have well crafted pitch decks... 😎But most of all, they have ambitious PLANS! And don't get me wrong. I love ambitious plans.🤩 And you have to have an ambitious plan to even have a startup! But... I can't tell you the number of times I have seen a founder months after they first told me their plan and they have NOT accomplished many of the early elements.😵 It's one reason why a lot of my work with founders is about execution. ▪️ If you have a plan, take the time to turn it into a roadmap. ▪️ Break the plan into concrete milestones with objectively defined deliverables. ▪️ Set target dates for all of the deliverables. ▪️ Make sure that the target dates are not too far apart. Shoot for 1-2 weeks to make sure that you check in on progress. ▪️ And when you hit a target date, do a thorough status audit. ▪️ If you are behind schedule, diagnose the cause and determine the impact. ▪️ Create a new target and communicate it to all stakeholders. 💯Create a culture of hitting your targets. P.S. What's your system for keeping your execution plans on track and for knowing when they are not? Share below so that we can learn from each other. ♻️ Repost this to share with your network👍 #EarlyStage #StartupLife #Founders #LeanStartup #Accelerator

Choose a workplace that supports growth through learning, not fear of failure. One of my stakeholders once told me, "Mistakes happen; everyone makes them. What matters is that you fix them and learn." That advice has stuck with me. Everything I’ve learned so far (and there’s still plenty to go!) is thanks to continuously trying, making mistakes, and learning from them. A huge part of that journey has been the incredible stakeholders and startups I’ve worked with. I love being part of early to growth-stage startups. The founders are hands-on, have a bias for action, and embody a growth mindset that empowers you to take risks, aim high, fail, and learn from them! Mistakes aren't the end of the world. There are always bigger challenges ahead — like the ever-changing stakeholders' requirements after everything is finalized. 😅 #product

🚀 Beyond the Demo Day: Building Sustainable Startup Programs⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Over the past decade, I’ve helped design, launch, and scale startup programs worldwide, supporting founders who’ve gone on to raise over $100M in funding. But here’s the thing: running an impactful startup program isn’t about flashy demo days or big-name mentors—it’s about 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Too many programs get stuck in spreadsheets, unclear KPIs, and fragmented workflows. Founders feel it. Teams feel it. And outcomes suffer.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ That’s why I created 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 —to share proven strategies, frameworks, and tools for running startup programs that 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ✅ How to measure program success.⁣⁣ ✅ How to streamline operations.⁣⁣ ✅ How to empower mentors and founders alike.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you're building, managing, or scaling a startup program, this newsletter is for you.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 👉 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/4eofcka ⁣⁣ Let's turn great ideas into measurable impact, one program at a time.

Embracing Failure as Growth for Founders... I always find Friday a great time for some reflection of the week. Figure out what still needs to be done and how you can set yourself up for next week. You may or may not need to hear this today / this month but... 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: In the startup world, our days / weeks are rarely smooth sailing! ⛵ Failure is inevitable! But it's also a stepping stone to success. Remember to embrace failure as a learning opportunity and use it to iterate, innovate, and grow. 📈 Understanding that setbacks aren't the end, but rather the springboard for progression is pivotal. It's how we adapt, learn and build resilience. It's how we discover what works and what doesn't. In the start-up ecosystem, this adaptability is key to staying competitive and ahead of the curve. So, next time failure rears its head, remember - it’s not a dead end. It's an open door to innovation, a chance to hone our strategies, refine our hiring processes, and better equip ourselves for the challenges that come with scaling a company. After all, the road to success is paved with lessons learned from failure. Embrace it, learn from it, and watch your startup grow 🚀. #FounderAdvice #Startups #Hiring #Innovation

As a founder, you'll be faced with a lot of tough decisions. Many of these decisions will require you to put your ego aside and do what's best for the company, even if it means making a difficult choice. ✅ Letting go of ideas you love but don’t align with your vision. ✅ Admitting when you’re wrong and pivoting quickly. ✅ Making decisions that feel hard today but ensure long-term success. But The toughest choices often lead to the greatest growth. P.S. If you're not daydreaming about your startup then are you really a startup founder? 😆