Founders in the Cloud

"Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came." That's the chorus for the theme song of one of the biggest TV hits of the 80's, Cheers. A great community has that same vibe. Everyone is energized, connected, valued, and wants to help each other. But I did not realize just how import a community could be until I launched the Enterprise Sales Forum. Years later, I started to think, how could startups build community that creates impact? In this Founders in the Cloud, I provide a framework to do that: 💡 https://lnkd.in/eWS2d_xt Have you tapped into the potential of community for your startup? I'd love to hear your experiences in the comments 😎 #startups #community #FoundersintheCloud

💪 Resilience is often mentioned as key to startup success But there's a danger that resilence turns into stubborness and the inability to learn or pivot 😬 One of the fatal flaws in my startup was holding on too strongly to ideas, not realizing we were on the wrong path. What if I said there are 3 traits that mattered even more? In this Founders in the Cloud, I discuss passion, agility & decisiveness as the foundation for long-term success. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eM3ViZ4E What's been your most crucial trait as a founder? Share your thoughts in the comments! #startups #FoundersintheCloud

💡 "Entrepreneurs must be willing to be misunderstood for long periods of time." This quote from Jeff Bezos is a reminder that new ideas and true innovation often face intense skepticism. From McDonald's to Amazon, the journey from a scrappy startup to a global corporation requires persistence and long-term vision. In this Founders in the Cloud post, I explore what goes into making those "overnight success stories" a reality. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejKAGdCm Have you ever felt misunderstood in building your startup? How did you stay motivated? Share in the comments! #startups #entrepreneurship #FoundersintheCloud

"As a startup CEO, I slept like a baby. I woke up every 2 hours and cried." 👶🏻 Ben Horowitz said this in his book The Hard Thing About Hard Things, easily one of the top five books on startups. His quote perfectly captures the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with launching and building a startup 🎢 From feeling like a superhero to doubting every decision to the burnout to the moments of joy, the journey is nothing like you can prepare for. I share more about my own startup experience from a talk I gave in this edition of Founders in the Cloud. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ema2VB6h Have you experienced similar ups and downs in your journey? Share in the comments 💬 #startups #founders #FoundersintheCloud

😤 We used to debate so much, we got nothing done 🤦♂️ My startups had founders with strong opinions about everything and it paralyzed us from taking action. Do you often get stuck by difficult choices? You're not alone! It's common for startups to be trapped by uncertainty instead of making a decision. This edition of Founders in the Cloud, we share a framework at Amazon called one-way / two-way doors to help speed along decision making. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNkiHtRu What's your go-to method for breaking through decision paralysis? Share your tips below! #startups #decisionmaking #FoundersintheCloud

👨🏻💻 Amazon's 1st job ad was for a developer who could work 3x faster than others 💨 In the startup world, speed isn't just an advantage, it's survival. The ability to move fast and ship stuff quickly can make or break a startup. In this Founders in the Cloud, we share some thoughts on how to move faster and avoid the distractions and roadblocks that slow your progress. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ens8Jzuj What's your secret for maintaining speed in your startup journey? Share your strategies in the comments! #startups #FoundersintheCloud

💥 Facebook buying Instagram for $1B launched their mobile revolution 📱 Ever wonder how startups decide which ideas to pursue? It's rarely about the initial concept. Sometimes, it's about recognizing when to pivot and how to do it effectively. This Founders in the Cloud post dives into startup pivots and a helpful framework Amazon uses to decide what ideas to pursue: Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e75-NEEq Have you gone through a pivot with your startup? What did you learn? Share your thoughts in the comments! #startups #FoundersintheCloud

🏙️ From Wall Street suits to startup hoodies: NYC's tech transformation is wild 💻 Remember DoubleClick? That $3.1 billion Google acquisition in 2007 wasn't just a windfall. It put NYC on the map as a tech startup city 🚀 Now with 112 unicorns, NYC's tech scene is bigger and more established, the second largest startup ecosystem after Silicon Valley. Learn more about the journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXGPfbwY What kickstarted your city's startup story? Share your experiences in the comments and definitely subscribe & share the newsletter 🤝 #startups #NYC #NewYork #FoundersintheCloud

🤔 Ever feel lost navigating your cloud provider ☁️ Turns out, your cloud provider has way more than just credits, salespeople, and online docs to help you out! There are tons of resources most startups have no idea they can access for free. Plus, teams from business development to solution architects can help with everything from introductions to tech guidance. Curious about navigating the cloud ecosystem like a pro? This Founders in the Cloud post can help get you started! Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4D8J7Wh What tips do you have for navigating the cloud ecosystem? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 💡 #startups #cloudcomputing #FoundersintheCloud

From $5 million, the cost to launch a startup has dropped to $0 😲 When I had my startup, the things I had to spend money on blew my mind. The cost of infrastructure was outrageous 😵 Want to know how you can build your startup on a shoestring budget? In this Founders in the Cloud post, I share how to tap into programs that slash costs and time to launch! Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/46Gmdu2 What was one big cost you were able to squash in your startup? Let's chat in the comments about your cost-saving hacks! #startups #FoundersintheCloud