Projects and Companies

The post argues that viewing a startup as a "project" rather than a "company" can foster creativity and flexibility, allowing for experimentation without the pressure of high expectations. It highlights how many successful companies began as seemingly inconsequential projects, emphasizing that the pressure to perform can stifle innovative ideas. Embracing a project mindset can lead to greater success.

Published 2015-08-12 3 min read 532 words 1 topics

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In the early days of my startup, I used to get slightly offended when people would refer to it as a “project”. “How’s your project going?” seemed like the asker didn't take us seriously, even though everything felt serio

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