Voices of Startups- I Am The Recent Graduate Founder 🎓➡️💼

Hey! I just stepped out of college with my degree in one hand and my startup dream in the other. This is not a “project” anymore—it’s a company now.

I’m in hustle mode. I’ll work 18 hours a day, eat Maggi at midnight, and cut every expense just to prove myself. Call it madness, I call it ambition.

I’ve shifted my mindset. From college competitions to real markets, suddenly it’s not about ideas, it’s about customers, revenue, and survival.

I’m building my first network. Alumni, mentors, accelerators, in short anyone who can give me advice, connect me, or at least listen to my pitch.

But reality bites. For the first time, I see the brutal world of customer acquisition costs, churn, competitors who move faster, and investors who ghost me.

👉 My strengths? High energy, fresh academic knowledge, maybe even a bit of access to university labs or professors. I’m dedicated, restless, and not afraid to grind.

👉 My weaknesses? I’ve never led a real team. I’ve never run a P&L. I’ve never hired senior talent or set company culture. Sometimes I fall in love with the title of founder more than the work of solving problems.

But listen, don’t mistake me for a “wantrepreneur.” What I really need is funding and execution support. Give me pre-seed or seed money to validate my product. Help me with sales, marketing, legal, and first hires. I don’t need a motivational poster. I need someone who’ll help me cross the first bloody valley of death.

🎬 Closing Thought:

“I’m not just a dreamer anymore. I’m a doer in training. Don’t dismiss me as too young. Invest in my fire, guide my chaos, and watch me burn brighter than your safe bets.”

The Recent Graduate Startup Founder