Building a startup is like a flowing river stream.
When it starts from the glacier, it has a strong current with no defined course. Over time, when it reaches the plains, it becomes more predictable, steady, and controlled. With the passing of time, the same applies: it meets the sea and becomes a world.
The journey of building a startup is no less than a river. In the initial days, it is full of energy: seeking PMF, hiring like-minded people, and taking all the risks. The chances of failure are extreme. After a few years, it becomes more predictable, but the operations, passion, and perseverance of the founder are what result in the team delivering and taking the company to newer heights: aiming for an IPO.