This summer, I met young entrepreneurs who reminded me of my younger self and my peers during the dotcom days.
They displayed the same drive, optimism, and energy for building.
These three questions continue to hover in the background:
When does iteration stop being useful and start becoming patchwork?
When does patchwork turn into a fragmented structure?
How does this fragmented structure support the venture you set out to build?
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© My-Tien Vo – July 23, 2026
Are you mulling over your creative powers and your contributions to the world? I recommend Lewis Hyde’s The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World.
To prepare well as a first-time founder, you need to think beyond your “Product” room and allocate time to develop and boost your founder IQ——qualities and skills that will help you lead your startup team…
Your startup needs a team to cheer you on and support you during rough moments. How to find the right people whose values and business practices align with yours.
The founder’s life can consume you. It’s easy to lose perspective. Try viewing your venture from an architect’s design approach.
Allocate time to reflect and discover your blind spots, as this can lead to more self-awareness and personal growth.
Learning to watch your thoughts come and go—without holding on to them—is a habit that can be developed over time.
