I'm joined by product leader turned founder Shreyas Doshi to discuss the founder's journey and when starting a company might be the right move for you. We challenge common startup wisdom and explore why traditional career advice often misses the mark for aspiring founders.

Key topics:

  • Which PMs are secretly great founder material
  • Red flags: when founding isn't for you
  • The right time to start your company
  • Key skills that set you up for success
  • Thriving in ambiguity
  • Debunking the "venture scale or bust" mindset
  • The counterintuitive way to avoid burnout
  • Much more

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Timestamps

(00:00) Teaser: Why average PMs can make great founders

(01:17) Introduction

(02:34) The essential first step before founding

(06:21) Successful founder traits

(10:48) Managing at scale vs managing uncertainty

(18:25) Thriving in ambiguity

(21:29) Red flags: when founding isn't for you

(23:34) The surprising link between average PMs and founding success

(25:51) Building better product sense

(29:35) The right time to start your company

(37:03) Beyond venture scale: rethinking startup success

(44:26) A guide to avoiding burnout

(49:23) The real truth about big tech working hours

(52:27) Why taking a "demotion" might be a good move

(58:45) Learn more: Shreyas' Product Sense course

(63:15) Key takeaways

(65:22) Get in touch with Nikhyl

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