The founder of Dreami, despite being an introvert with anxiety and witnessing the challenges faced by their entrepreneurial parents, was inspired to create a mentorship platform. Overcoming self-doubt and mental barriers, they embraced their name’s meaning of ‘limitless’ and pursued their vision. Initially hesitant to speak in Clubhouse rooms, they set a small goal to overcome their anxiety, which led to increased confidence and opportunities such as a TEDx talk and pitching to the Techstars accelerator.
To manage the demands of sales and protect their mental health, they adopted strategies like batching sales calls and incorporating short breaks for rejuvenation. By being intentional with time and energy, the founder turned their challenges into strengths. They also sought out a mix of introverted and extroverted mentors to learn from and emulate, which helped them set boundaries and gain confidence in high-pressure situations. Despite ongoing struggles, they’ve developed resilience and believe their personality traits do not preclude business success.
Key Takeaways:
- The author, despite initial doubts due to introversion and anxiety, found motivation to start a business based on a personal vision and desire to impact others positively.
- Strategies such as speaking up in Clubhouse rooms and setting small goals helped the author build confidence and overcome the challenges of being an introverted founder.
- The author implemented self-care habits and sought out a diverse set of mentors to manage energy effectively and navigate the demands of entrepreneurship.
“I started small to build my confidence In the beginning, when I was just getting comfortable with the idea of being a founder, I spent a lot of time in Clubhouse rooms. In theory, this was the perfect platform for an introvert like me. The whole point of the app is to make the facilitation of conversation easier, and I already knew I had an interest in common with everyone in the room. I also didn’t have to show my face and could even have notes in front of me if need be.”
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