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Introspection
Ready for an honest conversation with yourself? This introspection section offers a set of reflective questions designed to help you understand if entrepreneurship is truly the right path for you. From evaluating your risk tolerance to determining if you have the support needed, these questions guide you through every angle of self-reflection, so you can feel more confident about your next steps.
Real insights from successful founders. Watch videos and listen to podcasts featuring entrepreneurs sharing their experiences—wins, challenges, and tips—to help guide your journey.
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Journey Begins
INTROSPECTION
1. What does growth look like for my startup over the next 6, 12, and 18 months?
Growth isn’t just about moving fast—it’s about moving with purpose. Take a moment and ask yourself: What does meaningful growth look like for my startup in the short, medium, and long term? You might be tempted to aim for massive user growth, but is that really what your business needs right now? Maybe your first priority should be refining your product or increasing customer engagement.
Start by breaking it down: Where do I want to be in 6 months? Maybe that’s gaining your first 1,000 customers or improving retention by 20%. Then ask: What needs to happen in 12 months? Is it entering new markets or launching a new product feature? Finally, what’s the big vision for 18 months from now? Think in terms of scaling—do you need to grow your team, expand operations, or reach profitability? Defining clear milestones for each phase gives you focus and a path forward.
2. Am I focusing on the right type of growth—user base, revenue, market share, or all of the above?
Here’s where introspection really comes into play. What type of growth will move the needle most for my startup right now? It’s easy to think that growing your user base is the only metric that matters, but does it truly reflect the success you’re looking for?
Take a step back: Am I prioritizing user acquisition without considering how much revenue each user brings in? If that’s the case, you might find that you’re attracting users, but your profitability isn’t improving. Maybe your focus should be on increasing customer lifetime value (LTV) instead of just growing numbers. Ask yourself: Would boosting market share in a specific region or niche deliver better results than focusing on a larger, more competitive market? The right type of growth depends on where your business is right now, so ensure your focus aligns with what will actually propel your company forward.
3. What does success look like at each stage of growth?
Success can look very different depending on your timeline. What does success mean for me at each phase—short-term, medium-term, and long-term? In the first 6 months, maybe success is hitting your early customer acquisition targets, testing product-market fit, or securing key partnerships. This phase is often about building a foundation.
Then, look ahead to 12 months: Have I started to generate meaningful revenue or expanded into new markets? By this point, success might look like improving your margins, onboarding new talent, or getting traction in your go-to-market strategy.
At 18 months, the vision gets even bigger: Am I scaling effectively, without sacrificing quality or burning through cash? Ask yourself: Am I reaching profitability, expanding my product offerings, or positioning the company for future rounds of funding? These stages shouldn’t just be about growth for growth’s sake—they need to align with your broader business goals.
