When great storytelling meets the fundamentals of consumer goods
Why builders beat storytellers when it counts
When promised partnerships become expensive distractions
When custom development kills capital efficiency
When specialized knowledge beats general capability
How complementary skills create founder advantages
When one founder carries the load
How previous entrepreneurial journeys shape second ventures
Why balancing feedback and conviction separates growth from stagnation
When capital enables the transition from side hustle to main stage
Why the right moment often outweighs the right implementation
Why strategic spending predicts success more reliably than fundraising
