First in person public startup board meeting & Minimalist Entrepreneurs

1/ On Thursday at the Context VC office we hosted the first in person public startup board meeting. I’m not 100% sure this is the case but ChatGPT seems to agree with me on this (my only ChatGPT reference).

2/ We hosted Sahil Lavingia, the CEO of Gumroad and author of The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less. Sahil is a founder, investor, & creator. He was the second employee at Pinterest before deciding to start Gumroad.

3/ I’m surprised that not more people know about his book "The Minimalist Entrepreneur." It’s a fantastic book. Here are some quotes I really like from the book:

- The beginnings of all things are small. - Cicero
- Money and prestige were not nearly as important to him as independence and freedom.
- But keep in mind that you definitely do not need to finish this book to start. Start as soon as you can. Start before you feel ready. Start today. You don’t learn, then start. You start, then learn.

4/ Here’s what minimalist entrepreneurs do:
- Minimalist entrepreneurs create businesses that are profitable at all costs.
- Minimalist entrepreneurs build on a foundation of community.
When they do build, minimalist entrepreneurs build only what they need to, automating or outsourcing the rest.
- Minimalist entrepreneurs don’t spend time convincing people-they spend time educating people.
- Speaking of vulnerability, minimalist entrepreneurs share their stories, from struggle to success.
- Minimalist entrepreneurs own their businesses, they don’t let their businesses own them
- Minimalist entrepreneurs hire other minimalist entrepreneurs.

5/ Some more motivational quotes for the weekend:
- Most people don’t start. Most people who start don’t continue. Most people who continue give up. Many winners are just the last ones standing. Don’t give up.
- Marketing is really just about sharing your passion. - Michael Hyatt

6/ Here’s the link to the in person public board meeting: https://lnkd.in/gYREFR7f

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