Hope your hustling is at optimum levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you ask, mine\u2019s gone haywire over the past month. And probably why this would be my shortest newsletter so far. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So let me not beat around the bush here. I love SaaSBoomi and everything that comes with it. Nothing could\u2019ve made me happier than becoming its first-ever CEO. It still feels surreal and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know this excites you to an extent as well. It\u2019s probably why you think I\u2019m walking the talk just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here\u2019s the thing ? I do get frustrated and fried at work. I make mistakes and some decisions that are sloppy. There are days when new ideas and the zeal to build further just doesn\u2019t happen. There are days when there\u2019s so much on the table. So much, so that the table is no longer visible! ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s worse? This pressure transcends our staff, making them feel overwhelmed. Their calendars are slammed and so are their to-do lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I guess all of this is part of growth. Somewhere in this haywire which lasts way more than 8 hours a day, I see a rewire that\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easing things for the people I work with is perhaps the best that I can do for now. And in time, I trust that this will ease me as well. ?
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\u2705 Hire a couple of more full-time staff who can help reduce the current team\u2019s heavy lifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Continue to encourage chapter-driven volunteering and the responsibilities that come along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2b50 Special Mention: The NCR Chapter led by Aastha Sharma has been doing a killer job. Personally, I\u2019d love to see the same energy spreading to other cities as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Execute the on-ground set pieces, as our team soon lands at the Bay Area for the 2nd edition of the SaaSBoomi Caravan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
? 16th July, 2023 \u2013 Just returned from the beautiful city of Bhopal after hearing stories from 12 Indian bootstrapped startups which do a combined revenue of $100 million in ARR. It was an atmosphere that truly fueled a lot of bonding, thereby defining a safe space to share their learnings and challenges. I must say, what an amazing time it is for India Saas alongside SaaSBoomi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
? 19th July, 2023 \u2013 It was a beautiful Wednesday well spent in Bangalore. My 1-to-1 with Shashank ND of Practo helped me to further cement the reasons why I regularly choose to have conversations with founders, as part of the community-building process. Shashank\u2019s calmness and clarity of thought truly reflect when you meet him. His ability to navigate the everyday rough tides and be away from the spotlight of Practo\u2019s growth is just impeccable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
? 23rd July, 2023 \u2013 Flying back home to Delhi after completing the 3rd Jagah retreat at Kshemavana in Bangalore, where 25+ founders came together and talked about their well-being. Mental well-being is paramount for founders. Empowering them to build their startups with a healthy mind and unlocking their truest potential via Jagah is probably the musing that I\u2019ll be most proud about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
? 28th July, 2023 \u2013 We introduced Bangalore\u2019s SaaS enthusiasts to our Gen AI disruption checklist, fueling growth via a chessboard of 400+ use-cases. Interacted with 200+ members who took part in the biggest unveiling that presented the changing landscape of SaaS. Last evening made me realize why we would never give up on organising in-person events. The energy was unparalleled!
That\u2019s all I have for you today. Continue staying awesome, as always.
Until next time, this is your most vulnerable CEO, signing off! ?
P. S. \u2013 My deepest to gratitude to my teammates \u2013 Amrutha, Malavika, and PC. These are my everyday parachute packers who help me make a soft landing, despite my vulnerabilities. I just can\u2019t stop if I start bragging about the work they do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avinash Raghava
Founding Volunteer & CEO, SaaSBoomi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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