arvidkahl.hashnode.devWriting for FoundersWait, one more thing to do? Aren’t founders busy enough trying to build a business? I get it. The founder’s life could use fewer commitments, nor additional ones. Self-funded entrepreneurs already wear too many hats and juggle dozens of tasks at any ...Feb 21, 2023·7 min read
arvidkahl.hashnode.devBe The Kindest Person in the RoomIn a world of hostility and cut-throat competition, most founders keep to themselves. They build their businesses in stealth mode, get defensive when people question their ambition, and rarely contribute to their communities, afraid to be called out ...Feb 14, 2023·7 min read
arvidkahl.hashnode.devNegative Reviews are Good for YouI was recently listening to the early episodes of my favorite Star Trek podcast, and the hosts talked about the unfairness of a particularly nasty Apple Podcast review. One star, paired with a snide comment about the show. One of the hosts was confus...Feb 9, 2023·4 min read
arvidkahl.hashnode.devFounder Mental Health PitfallsThis week, I chatted with Patrick Campbell about his exit of ProfitWell to Paddle for $200 million. One of the most mind-blowing things I experienced during that conversation was hearing Patrick tell me that he feels he needs to build something else ...Jan 12, 2023·15 min read
arvidkahl.hashnode.devRealistic Building in Public for Introverted FoundersAs an introverted entrepreneur or creator, sharing your work and process in public can be challenging. Many of us tend to hunker down and focus on our products or projects, often to the exclusion of building an audience or engaging with potential cus...Dec 24, 2022·9 min read
