How should founders psychologically navigate the severe emotional swings of company building?
Replied bySravanth Aluru
Co-Founder & CEO at Avataar
Niche: AI
Revenue: Not Publicly Disclosed/month
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Started: 2014
The startup journey is defined by brutal volatility. My core operating philosophy is to ride the highs with humility and ride the lows with confidence. When everything is going exceptionally well and praise is pouring in, remind yourself that luck played a part and stay grounded. When products fail, revenue contracts, or funding stalls, maintain deep conviction in your vision and refuse to allow temporary setbacks to break your resolve.
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