I was an entrepreneur once—from 2010 to 2012, to be precise. I can’t say my startup broke any records; in reality, it never took off. But it was a comprehensive and rewarding experience, during which I tackled the same challenges as every other early stage entrepreneur: designing a product, raising funds, hiring developers, managing developers, mar

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As Barnholt recalls, “It was very much a deductive, analytical process to identify a grand set of opportunities.” Possibilities included areas like flat screen displays, uninterruptable power supplies, or smart utility monitoring of homes. “We had all these ideas. And they were all big,” Barnholt recalls, “but they all failed!” Able to grin about i

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Over time, I realized that the problem wasn’t Gumroad, the problem was me. I was still so focused on that elusive unicorn, I couldn’t see the thriving business humming along right in front of me. Gumroad was profitable, the right size for its market, and enabling more and more writers, coders, crafters, and other makers to achieve their dreams with... See more