Wow. Feels like just yesterday I kicked off my blog and my company. As of last week, it’s been a 1 year anniversary for this blog. I don’t think I could have ever predicted where I’d be right now and what I have in front of me.
Here’s a link to my first post that started it all
Since then I’ve built up a company I am really proud of and learned a lot about myself, business, and life in general. We’ve been able to close deals with big time advertisers like Time Warner and Adidas, etc. I’ve faced all sorts of crazy ups and downs that I can only look back on and grin. I’ve had the opportunity to work with David, who has been an incredible partner on this company. I’ve traveled all over the place, met entrepreneurs of all ages and levels of success, sat down with some of the top investors in the world, got knocked on my head more than a few times, and left Wharton to work on this full time (I’m coming back this fall.)
I know this past year wouldn’t have been possible without a lot of people in my life. Primarily my family who has kept me grounded and safe on the roller coaster that is inherent in the very nature of a startup. Similarly, I have to thank all the people who have given me guidance and advice both personally and for business. I got a ton of support from all the people in Wharton’s entrepreneurial community and in particular the staff of Wharton’s Venture Initiation Program, several Wharton alumni, and some awesome Penn professors.
And I can’t forget all my friends who sometimes remind me I’m still in college.
Life is beautiful, and there is so much more to do and learn.
So here’s to the next year and beyond.
July 15, 2008 at 4:34 am |
Congrats on one heck of a year man! “So much more to do and learn”… well said…that truly is the beauty of life and keeps us getting up early and staying up late. Catch up with ya soon.
July 15, 2008 at 10:16 am |
Well done! Looking forward to the next 12 months