RT Austin King (@OnchainAustin)the founder skill treeby default you are bad at almost all things when starting a company, especially if it is your first one. Often you only have only 1 thing you can be considered slightly good at, but it takes more than that to build a startup. So what you need to do is seek a cofounder who has chosen a different part of the skilltree and can complement what you are good at. AKA classic BD + eng cofounder duo.I built a few businesses in high school and made a few grand. I t ...

Event Information - TC Disrupt 的参展商报名截止日期临近，仅剩 3 天 [1] - 这为初创公司提供了一个在科技领域最具影响力的人士面前展示自己的机会 [1]

Company Foundation and Initial Idea - Mood Disclaimer started with the initial idea of creating an application to find events based on music [1][12] - The company spent two years trying to make the initial idea a reality, facing challenges with team members joining and leaving [15] - The initial hardware device built by the company was tested and worked, but the company realized it wasn't enough [15] Pivots and Growth - The company pivoted from hardware to a DJ application for recording tracks, reaching 150,000 tracks per month but failing to gain traction [23][24] - In April 2024, the company launched a new application aggregating events from the internet, growing from 5,000 to 100,000 users in two months [24][25] - The application became the number one app in the Greek App Store, surpassing TikTok and Netflix [25] Team and Investment - The team's dedication and hard work were crucial, especially when facing financial difficulties [27][28] - The founder of Google Maps invested in the company because of the team's energy and passion [29] - Mood Disclaimer raised 1 million after the Google Maps founder's investment [30] Expansion and Key Success Factor - The company initially failed in its expansion to Amsterdam due to lack of preparation [30][31] - The company succeeded in Amsterdam on the tenth attempt and replicated the success in Romania [32] - The company emphasizes the importance of the team, soft skills, and creating a positive environment for employees [33][34]

Startup Ecosystem & Challenges - The probability of a startup becoming a unicorn (valued at over $1 billion) is approximately 00033%, based on around 100 unicorns emerging from 35 million startups annually [9][10] - The odds of winning the lottery (hitting all six numbers) are 1 in 14 million, making building a unicorn company about five times less likely [11] - The likelihood of an unprovoked shark attack is 0001%, making building a unicorn 33 times less probable [12] - Timing is a crucial factor for startup success, alongside product, team, and marketing [9] - Founders often face a world of problems and challenges in their daily struggle for survival [14] Founder's Mindset & Time Management - Founders should value time and focus on taking action rather than just planning or preparing [20][24][25] - Many potential founders are deterred by fear or give up after a few attempts, highlighting the importance of perseverance [26][27] - Founders need to consciously and effectively utilize their limited time, prioritizing meaningful relationships and work [22][23] - Founders may experience helplessness when facing insurmountable challenges, which is a significant fear in building startups [34] - A startup founder's mindset is likened to Sisyphus, finding happiness in the daily struggle and continuous effort [36][37]

Program Overview - StarknetFndn 推出 Founder Basecamp 计划，旨在将想法转化为投资者认可的方案 [1] - 该项目专为未来创始人设计，涵盖从 0 到 1 的创业基础知识 [1] Call to Action - 鼓励潜在创始人立即申请该项目 [1]

Socio-Economic Context in Lebanon - Lebanon experienced a severe crisis marked by inflation reaching 100%, poverty levels at 50%, and bank failures [1] - The lack of electricity and fuel in Lebanon led to non-functional refrigerators and hospitals, impacting daily life and healthcare [1] Personal Development and Opportunity - Studying abroad can significantly change one's perspective and life trajectory [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and creating opportunities, even without significant resources [1] Foundation and Social Impact - The speaker co-founded "Another Perspective," a foundation aimed at supporting youth in Lebanon and the Middle East [1] - The foundation was inspired by the story of a Lebanese student who lost his opportunity to study architecture in Bologna due to the economic crisis [1] Entrepreneurship and Learning - The speaker also co-founded a startup focused on AI in education, combining it with the foundation's work [1] - Engaging in projects and initiatives, even with failures, provides valuable experience, lessons, and contacts [4] Call to Action - The speaker encourages listeners to take initiative, try new things, and give back to society [6][8] - The speaker highlights the stability and opportunities available in their country, contrasting it with the challenges faced by others, such as students in Gaza [7]

Content Creation & Strategy - Every startup needs a founding creator who articulates the product's purpose before launch [1] - The founding engineer focuses on the "how," while the founding creator focuses on the "why" [1] - Outsourcing content equates to outsourcing a company's competitive advantage [1]

Model Performance & Cost - Model performance is expected to improve significantly, exceeding current expectations [3] - The cost of using models like 03 decreased fivefold within a week, and further price reductions are anticipated [2] - Open-source models are expected to enable running powerful models locally, surprising users with their capabilities [3] Market Opportunity - There is a significant gap between current model capabilities and the products built utilizing them, indicating substantial opportunities for new product development [2]