2024 is almost over?! Navigating the pressure of time | big tech vs. startups

[@fkashilow6275]

Amy's afternoon talk about feeling overwhelmed by ambiguous requirements is EXACTLY what I'm dealing with at a startup that I'm doing contract work for. TMI but vague instructions have led me to feeling overwhelmed and resisting action. I clicked on this vid because it's been a rough week but I'm glad that I did. Your videos always hit the spot.

[@amy_jenny]

Aw TYSM for sharing - realizing through your comment how universal these feelings can be, which helps to normalize the downs (and ups) we each all experience. Hope the rest of your week goes better 🙏🏻

[@rayrayrun]

you guys are inspiring! keep pushing but never lose the drive!

[@amy_jenny]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@stbdang]

Nice lunch tip! I just discovered this channel, and as someone with a big corporate to startup founder life, I can resonate with much of what's said here (especially the part about discovering who you are). Keep up the good work! 👍

[@amy_jenny]

Appreciate you tuning in 🫶🏻

[@kindaking]

im loving this series!! as someone who interned in corporate media and now works full-time at a tech start up it's so so different and I'm still navigating my early career :)

[@amy_jenny]

aw ty so glad you’re enjoying the series!

[@evadoraz]

Thanks for the shoutout Jenny 💓 I've already shared this-but as affirmation bosses, I want you and Amy to know that your stories bring so much joy, positivity, and hope to my day every time I watch your videos. It's an amazing balance you guys manage to achieve with real talk and vulnerability, while also leaving me feeling so hopeful afterwards?? Idk what magic this is, but don't stop.

[@amy_jenny]

💕💕💕

[@shaquilled]

The timing of this video is so perfect! I am on a similar path as Jenny and have been thinking a bit about my runway recently

[@amy_jenny]

Thanks for tuning in again ☺️

[@hamm8934]

Not sure what you’re building, but if its a saas, you could always consider shipping pre-mvp products and trying to cashflow it. This is what i started doing at the start of the summer. I also found it helped with my anxiety as I was able to get validated market feedback much faster instead of spinning my wheels trying to guess and guess. Testing my hypotheses as early as possible has helped my mental health so much Though maybe this path is really only viable for technical founders

[@pochac-jan]

would you guys make an updated friendship vid now that you're in your 30s?

[@CH-vm6cq]

How do you get the consulting calls? Would like to learn more about that

[@rayconversingdreams]

Hi Jenny! I think you forgot one more source of income from your side gigs. In your previous video, you said you enjoy weightlifting and you seem to love staying fit & healthy. I'm sure you can make a great first business out of this because you know a lot about your target audience's problems and wants. You can then use the money you accumulate here to continue with any business you want to build next. One thing I learned from my business mentors is that, the chances I'll be right on the first business I start is highly unlikely. And to increase the chance of success, I should start with a problem that I'm most familiar because that's how I can deliver great value to my target audience. Hope this helps. P.S. I sent you a message about this in your startup diaries substack email. I'd appreciate your reply there. 😊

[@amy_jenny]

Hey! Noticed a few similar messages from you about this so wanted to respond back - fitness is an interest of mine but I like to keep that strictly as a hobby

[@rayconversingdreams]

@@amy_jenny That's totally fine. You seem to really want to make your startup idea work. I can introduce you to someone in Y Combinator who's willing to invest on you. I'd love to hear more of the business you want to build.

[@RakeshSingh-lj4hh]

why start ur own company