The article discusses the author's journey into entrepreneurship, detailing the excitement of raising $40K for a product, only to face financial setbacks after accounting for operational costs. The author reflects on their role as an industry mentor, questioning the effectiveness of sharing personal stories and knowledge without tangible outcomes. Amid concerns over the current employment market, the author emphasizes the importance of focusing on entrepreneurship and finding hope despite widespread narratives of job loss and burnout. This piece serves as both a personal account and a broader commentary on the entrepreneurial landscape.
I raised over $40K to mass produce a product I designed, but after expenses, I see red on my net loss/profit.
As an industry mentor, I questioned my impact; do we just write articles and give advice, or is there more to contribute?
I want to shift the focus to entrepreneurship, as there are too many articles about job loss and burnout.
This isn’t a tale of huge success in product design entrepreneurship, but rather a reflection on the current entrepreneurial climate.
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