Man of Steel!

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Is entrepreneurship all about wins? Only we know how tough and unpredictable the journey can be.

How would it feel if, after committing to funding, you took out loans, mortgaged your house, and gave your all, only to find that the funding never materialized?

This is exactly what Ryan faced. But as a founder, he knew one thing very well:

Here’s the story of Ryan in his own words:

Ever since I was a child, I've been fascinated by technology and inspired by visionaries like Steve Jobs.

My passion led me to start my first company in college—an innovative CRM solution that was so user-friendly it received widespread acclaim and grew into a multimillion-dollar business within just four years.

The bold decision I took was to sell the company because I was very much fascinated with Web 3 space while it was in its Nascent stages (still it is).

I founded a startup aimed at creating a seamless communication layer between different blockchain protocols—a tool that other apps could use to build their communication systems.

The utility and potential of my startup attracted significant attention, and we quickly secured over $5 million in funding. Our company was thriving, and everything seemed to be on the right track.

However, as the market began to falter, I relied on a promised $15 million in upcoming funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. Based on this commitment, I took out loans and even sold personal assets to sustain the business and keep our team intact.

BUT when the market crashed further, the promised funds evaporated, leaving me with immense debt and no way to continue operations. I was forced to shut down the company and lay off our dedicated team.

The failure was not just professional but deeply personal. Married and without a home or savings, I found myself at rock bottom. Yet, it was during this darkest time that the years of my meditation practice and commitment to a conscious lifestyle truly paid off.

To support my family, I quickly took up a job in the tech industry. But I didn't give up on my entrepreneurial dreams.

In the evenings after office, I enrolled myself in developing a new product—an AI-driven, no-code, prompt-based website builder. (I just couldn’t leave building something fascinating.)

Within a year, balancing my job and project development, I launched the new product. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and soon, I secured $3 million in funding.

This success allowed me to leave my job and once again pursue my passion full-time. (There’s some strong kick in entrepreneurship.)

Today, my company is flourishing, with funding nearing $9 million and robust revenue streams. Looking back, I see how every phase, including the failures, was crucial to my growth.

The most important lesson I learned, that I can share, is:

In crux: Right mindset is the key to overcome any setbacks and achieve everything.

Until next time, keep pushing forward, no matter the odds.

Thanks for taking out your precious time for reading this.

If you have any specific feedback or anything interesting, you’d like to share, please let us know by replying to this email.

Stay tuned for the next one. Until then, keep building consciously.

Thank you,

Santhosh, founder of WeBuidl

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