Douglas Younger III - You have to reach out, open up and cooperate with people
Description
The cardinal sin of most entrepreneurs is to try and go it alone. You have to reach out, open up and cooperate with people.
In this episode, I talk to Douglas Younger III, the Founder & CEO of 3Steps4ward, based in San Francisco. Doug is a friend and a great supporter of our cause.
Doug outlines the life events that shaped his own journey from corporate to entrepreneurship. He speaks about taking “2 steps back” for a year to plan his startup before taking “3 steps forward (3Steps4ward)”. During this time, he validated his hypothesis while building networks and relationships that have stood him in good stead as he incorporated his company just as COVID-19 began to unfold.
Doug emphasises the need to focus on building a trusted relationship with the team both internal and external. He advices founders against trying to go it alone. There is clarity and purpose in Doug’s journey that has helped him thrive. His coping mechanism is gardening and cooking that helps him release the pressure that comes with every venture.
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