Starting a Startup: What does it take? (feat. Josh Sanabria)

Polyglot Software Development

In this episode, Krish Palaniappan interviews ⁠Josh Sanabria⁠, CEO of Go Architect, discussing the journey of starting a startup. They explore the challenges entrepreneurs face, the importance of patience, effective prospecting strategies, and the significance of building a supportive community. Josh shares insights on narrowing down target audiences and emphasizes that entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, but it can be a rewarding path for those who are passionate about solving problems.

Takeaways

• Everything takes twice as long as you think it will.
• You don't have to go and be a venture funded company to be successful.
• Patience is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey.
• Understanding your customers is key to effective prospecting.
• Be specific rather than casting a wide net in outreach.
• Building a support system is essential for success.
• Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship.
• You don't start a business to save time; it often requires more effort.
• Entrepreneurship can be an exciting and interesting journey.
• Take risks on adding value in your community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Go Architect

02:20 Challenges of Starting a Startup

11:04 The Importance of Patience in Entrepreneurship

12:52 Prospecting and Sales Strategies

20:39 Narrowing Down Your Target Audience

29:11 Building a Support System

35:53 Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone?