Introduction: My Roller-Coaster Startup Ride
Every entrepreneur has a story, and mine’s filled with its fair share of highs, lows, and loops. This book is a peek into my wild ride in the startup world—dreams I chased, challenges I tackled, mistakes I made, and lessons I’ll never forget.
People often see startups as glamorous—full of breakthroughs and big bucks. But ask anyone who’s been there, and they’ll tell you it’s also about those sleepless nights of doubt, endless tweaks to our business plans, searching high and low for the perfect team, and always hunting for that big “aha!” moment.
I’ve wrapped up my adventures in a collection of short stories here, sharing everything from those initial “lightbulb” moments to the gritty details of product building, and right up to putting our heart and soul out there in the market.
I’m not just here to share stories, but to shed some light on the startup journey. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a business pro, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of startup life, I hope my tales give you a little wisdom, spark some thoughts, and maybe even inspire you to chase your own dreams.
So, come along! Let’s navigate the crazy, rewarding world of startups together. It’s a journey where the ride is just as important as the destination. Ready to hop in?
The Startup Roller Coaster Ride – Short Stories
- The Power of Public Speaking: From Thought Leadership to Business Opportunities
- Bridging Malaysia’s IoT Talent Gap: The Favoriot Way
- The Myth of Overnight Success: The Inspirational Story of Colonel Sanders and KFC
- Facing the Fear: My Reluctant Leap into the Startup World
- Multiple Revenue Streams from a Single Product: The Favoriot IoT Platform Experience
- Why ‘Picking My Brain’ Isn’t Free Anymore: A Business Perspective
- Building the Favoriot Brand: My Journey Through Alternative Media Channels
- The Power of Direct Customer Outreach: Why Mailing Lists Trump Social Media Followers in Startups
- Why You Need ChatGPT Assistance in Blog Writing: A Journey from AI-Generated to Authentic Content
- From Spiritual GPS to Emotional Outlet: How Blogging Became My Second Sanctuary
- Don’t Ignore Strangers: The Untold Secret of Our Startup’s Early Customer Base
- The Unexpected Routes of Favoriot’s IoT Journey
- From Multiplicity to Singularity: Favoriot’s Pivot Towards Precision
- Navigating R&D in Government Agencies: Lessons for the Startup World
- Leveraging the Strengths of Giants: A Survival Blueprint for Startups
- Building My Personal Brand: The Stepping Stone to Favoriot’s Success
- From Research Lab Critiques to Startup Pitches: My Slide Story
- The Illusion of RFPs in the IoT World: Managing Expectations as a Startup
- Favoriot’s Odyssey: Navigating the Rough Waters of Early Revenue
- From Early Days to VC Pursuit: A Startup Founder’s Odyssey
- Blogging My Way Through Entrepreneurship: A Habit I Cherish
- Beyond Accolades: The Real Impact on Our Entrepreneurial Journey
- Embracing the Diverse Entrepreneurial Journey: Why Success Takes Different Roads
- The Subtle Art of Hiring: A Peek Into My Experience
- The Entrepreneur’s Balancing Act: A Deep Dive into the Complexities of Startup Product Pricing
- The Timing Trap: Our Venture with an IoT Solution and a Global Pandemic
- Navigating Product Failure: A Tale of Three Missteps and Lessons Learned
- Networking in Startup: An Introvert’s Tale of Growth and Connection
- The Startup Burnout: A Founder’s Tale of Striving, Stress, and Solace
- The Entrepreneur’s Challenge: Navigating the Pitfalls of Lack of Focus
- The Crucial Importance of Product-Market Fit: Lessons from My Entrepreneurship Journey
- Embracing Change: Lessons Learned from Clinging to Three Products without Pivoting
- Learning on the Go: The Power of Podcasts in My Daily Commute
- Learning from Mistakes: Building the Fourth Product – Favoriot IoT Platform
- Building the Right Team: My Journey of Managing a Startup
- Navigating The Storm: Managing Cash Flow in a Bootstrapped Startup
- Outpacing the Startup Race: Lessons Learned from Building a Citizen Engagement App
- Finding Harmony in Chaos: My Journey of Building 4 Products
- Embracing Life’s Adventure: My Journey From an Academician to an Entrepreneur
- How To Increase Your Paid Users From Free Users
- 7 Tips How to Get Your Startup Acquired
- Advice From ChatGPT as The Investor
- When No New Ideas Are Generated
- Dateline for the Next eBook
- Academia, Industry & Government
- Starting The Next IoT Ebook
- An Entrepreneur – The Last Career
- IoT eBooks by Mazlan Abbas
- Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey with Limited Funds
- Navigating the IoT Wave: Secrets to Capturing the IoT Platform Market
- Audience Personas for Favoriot IoT Platform
- Social Media Strategy for Favoriot IoT Platform
- Innovate or Die: Embracing Steve Jobs’ Principles to Catapult Favoriot to IoT Stardom
- How We Define the “Why” of FAVORIOT
- FAVORIOT 6th Anniversary – The Journey Continues!
- IoT Projects from Education to Commercialisation
- 8 Top Challenges Building a Citizen Engagement App
- 6 Great Challenges Building an IoT Solution for Hajj
- How We Build Our Fourth IoT Product
- On a Journey of IoTising Business
- How We Build Our Third IoT Product
- How We Build Our Second IoT Product
- How We Build Our First IoT Product
- How Silicon Valley Changed My View on the World of Startups
