What unexpected challenges did you face in your startup journey, and how did you overcome them?

Scope creep kills - learn to say no early.

One unexpected challenge was realizing that "overnight success" actually means countless sleepless nights. Overcoming it involved relentless persistence and learning to adapt quickly. By the way, just like "Her Ideal Match" uses data to decode dating, understanding what drives your business truly helps in making smarter moves.

Scope creep is definitely a killer, gotta put your foot down early. Another big one is hiring the wrong people - really vet candidates thoroughly, check references, and trust your gut if something feels off during interviews. Cash flow probs are also super common, so keep a close eye on burn rate and runway from day one.

Learning to delegate early on was key for us. As a startup founder, it's tempting to try to do everything yourself to save money. But you quickly realize there aren't enough hours in the day. Hiring smart people and trusting them to own key tasks was a game-changer. Freed me up to focus on the bigger picture and moving the business forward.