I'm not sure I'm the best person for this job.
I've heard this sentiment in a bunch of conversations I had with Founders over the past two weeks. So let's go right at this.
Leading a startup is hard. Seed Stage is especially hard because it's the stage where you have to go from being an awesome "something" - designer, product person, developer, visionary - to being a true business leader.
You are learning so much about the all of the jobs in the business: the stuff you know how to do plus all the stuff you don't know. How to hire, how to get people aligned, how to drive product-market fit, go to market strategies and tactics, how to manage a board, and a bunch of other stuff you never knew you were going to need to learn.
So it's only natural when things are challenging to sometimes ask yourself, "Am I the best person for this?"
The answer is: At Seed Stage, there's no one better for this than you.
In this week's Rocket Ship Founder episode, I break down:

  • Why you are not only the best person, but the only person for this job at Seed Stage
  • What to do when you start comparing yourself to other Fouronders
  • How to show up with confidence, even when you don't know why you are doing
    Steve
    *PS Want to get the confidence to know you are the right person for the job? The Seed Stage MBA 3-Day bootcamp is coming June 13-15th! Get the essential skills knowledge to avoid costly pitfalls, extend your runway, and accelerate to Series A. Limited to 5 founders and their teams.