Before I became a founder, I would criticize often. “Wow that sounds like a stupid business idea. Jesus their unit economics are bad. That seems unsustainable.” Now that I’m a founder, I think, “Props on them for putting themselves out there and creating something in this world.”
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They don’t hate bold people. They highlight unsoundness of founders’ business decisions and a disconnect between Silicon Valley and the real world
I don’t agree. It comes from a place of jealousy and hatred of people who rock the boat.