Looking back at 2022. Failing as a founder (but always getting back)

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On Jan 1, 2023, I woke up in darkness from a stranger standing in my bedroom (not in my bed, I wish). It wasn't anyone I knew, it was a physical embodiment of my scariest horrors.

2022 was a challenge. But hey, we’ve made it, guys! Looking back from the other side of the river, many of us will agree that it was the most difficult year of our little stupid lives. We’ve put inhumane effort into it, and yet, many end up net negative. But let me tell you,—it’s fine,—it’s okay to make a step back to make two forward. During this year I’ve lost my company (and millions in paper wealth with it), my home immersed in an awful war, I’ve failed to raise funds multiple times wasting months (!) on it, a few of my investments lost >80% of their value, I was not allowed to enter a…

Looking back at 2022. Failing as a founder (but always getting back)

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