As an underdog, I consider myself fortunate to have received the opportunities that have come my way. It takes small, consistent steps, a tremendous amount of hard work, and an almost unimaginable level of self-belief to wake up every day and compete with well-established players.
What has worked for me so far is building a hungry, self-driven team that operates independently.
What works for us may not work for others. But our core learning has been simple: give everyone an opportunity, allow time to make mistakes, and encourage them to learn and improve. Some team members surprise us by taking ownership and performing like founders themselves. Others, unfortunately, take things for granted.
We can afford this approach because we’ve created room for experimentation and are not in a rush to scale.
Truly successful organizations are built by people who share a common vision and whose long-term goals align with both their personal growth and the organization’s incentives.