by Owais Kwan | Oct 17, 2025 | Founder Stories, Growth & Funding
I hit every goal I’d set — and still felt empty. It took burning out completely to realize success isn’t about external validation. It’s about building something that fits your life, not the other way around.
by Owais Kwan | Oct 17, 2025 | Founder Stories, Lessons Learned
Social media glorifies “hockey-stick growth,” but most sustainable businesses are built quietly, brick by brick. Here’s why patience, boring consistency, and long-term thinking beat quick wins every time.
by Owais Kwan | Oct 17, 2025 | Founder Stories, Mindset & Wellbeing
You start with a shared dream — and end up barely speaking. In this post, I unpack the emotional side of a co-founder breakup, what went wrong, and how I learned to rebuild trust in new partnerships.
by Owais Kwan | Oct 17, 2025 | Founder Stories, Startup Journeys
We were two weeks from payroll with no investor in sight. Instead of folding, we found creative ways to keep the lights on. This is what those desperate days taught me about resilience, transparency, and asking for help.
by Owais Kwan | Oct 17, 2025 | Growth & Funding
Founders love to talk about growth and grit — but not the sleepless nights, racing thoughts, or burnout that come with them. This post dives into the mental toll of entrepreneurship and how I learned to manage it without losing myself.
