The Emotional Rollercoaster of Startup Failure

It was a dream come true when my best friends Fermin, Nicolas and I embarked on a journey to create a marketplace for the tattoo industry. Our vision was simple yet ambitious: connect tattoo artists with their audience, facilitating a seamless connection between clients and creators. We designed a platform where clients could search for artists based on various filters, and artists could manage requests and bookings efficiently within one single app. It was exhilarating to be at the helm of our startup, especially for someone who had just earned certifications as a Scrum Master and Product Manager. I was ready to take on the world of product leadership and build something incredible. <h2>The Dream and the Descent:</h2> As the startup gained momentum, so did our enthusiasm. We were driven by the belief that our platform would revolutionize the tattoo industry. But, as with any entrepreneurial journey, we soon encountered our fair share of challenges. It was around the time when we had about six months of funding left that we realized the uphill battle we were facing. The economic crisis at the beginning of 2023 had investors tightening their belts, and the leads we had been pursuing were turning colder by the day. The rumors of angel investors and VCs scaling back on investments in that year added to our growing anxiety. <a href="https://intitupac.medium.com/the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-startup-failure-6214c46282ee">Read More</a>