For many entrepreneurs, confidence doesn’t emerge out of thin air, but instead comes from building a concrete skillset over the course of the career.

Scaling a startup isn’t a linear path. Sometimes you can launch with the wrong assumptions, fail to attract initial users, miss some big opportunities, and still succeed if you stay committed.

In entrepreneurship, observational skills can be just as powerful as single-minded conviction.

Building a technical career first can lead to entrepreneurial opportunities later.