Alejandro Portugal Rocha

Podcast review 5

1) Describe three things you learned from this podcast.

1. Creating a startup is a high risk high reward, it could be great because you have
an opportunity to create something new/ innovate, and this way have an impact
on the world.It is also pretty cool that you get to assemble your ideal team and
your own culture.
2. It is not easy as it may seem to make a startup, basically because you're in a
rollercoaster of emotions over and over again, and well you can't for certainty tell
if things are going the way you planned them. Some days it could be going pretty
good and some other days horrible. It is important to have very good mental
fortitude before even thinking about doing your own startup.
3. Market is the most important factor when it comes to creating a startup. The
market pulls the product of the startup because the market needs to be fulfilled
and it will be with the first product that comes to the market, basically you don't
need a super strong team nor a great product, it just has to work normally.

2) What things will you change about your approach to work/career/professional life
after listening to this podcast?

Have in consideration all factors when it comes to creating a startup, and not just start
one blindly. Be aware of the opportunity cost because you can't have your cake and eat
too. You have to make some sacrifices in order to make choices. Lastly, while I'm still
young, I think I should expose myself to more risks as I will learn a great deal when I
make mistakes. It comes with the job of making mistakes, so no matter how many times
I fall, it is even more important how I get up.