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Big Creek Growth Company: Edition #6 🖐️👆
Well-being, fractional roles and an intro to Eclypse.io
Big Creek Growth Company
September 13, 2024
Entrepreneurial Well Being 🙏
As an entrepreneur, you’re no stranger to stress and pressure. Building a business can be an all-consuming endeavor, leaving you vulnerable to burnout and mental exhaustion. By prioritizing mental wellness and incorporating strategies into our daily lives, we can grow resilience, gain clarity, and have success.
Reframing failure helps entrepreneurs reduce self-criticism and negative self-talk by learning from mistakes and setbacks, fostering resilience and adaptability, and shifting focus from what went wrong to what can be done differently next time.
Celebrating milestones boosts motivation and confidence by acknowledging progress and achievements, providing a sense of accomplishment and pride, and helping entrepreneurs stay positive and focused on their goals.
Staying organized reduces stress and feelings of overwhelm by increasing productivity, streamlining processes, and enhancing the ability to adapt to changes and challenges, ultimately saving time and energy.
Taking care of physical health is also crucial, as regular exercise, healthy eating, and sufficient sleep improve mood, increase energy levels, and enhance cognitive function, allowing entrepreneurs to tackle challenges with clarity and focus.
By incorporating these habits into their lifestyle, entrepreneurs can better manage stress, stay focused, and maintain a positive mindset, ultimately supporting their mental wellness and overall success.
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Building in Public🗣️
Running Two Startups at the same time
This week progress was made on the Big Creek Growth Company website and logo. As most of you know, these two things aren’t completed in a day, but it’s been good to dive into some of the intricate aspects of both of those projects.
I had a great meeting with a potential partner for my career services business. He’s a former athlete as well and has a passion for helping graduating or retiring athletes after they’ve completed their time on the court or field. He played football which is where I probably have the least amount of connections, so all signs point to it being a great partnership if we can work something out.
I’ve been researching and thinking a lot more about the structure of these companies when it pertains to my overarching Viet Enterprises name. My initial thought was to have two DBA’s under Viet Enterprises, but I’m not sure if that’s the best route to take anymore. RESPONSE: If you have any thoughts on this, I’d love to chat more. Send me an email if you’re up for a conversation.
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Fractional Job Openings
Head of Product @ Egyptian Fintech Startup
Chief Financial Officer @ Digital Healthcare Startup
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Startup Story
Eclypse.io
As Turker navigated the challenges of software development, he found himself struggling with localization for international markets. Perhaps he was using a clunky homegrown tool that hindered his ability to deliver features, just like he did. This frustration sparked the idea for Eclypse, a platform designed to streamline localization and connect companies with translators worldwide.
Eclypse solves the problem of localization complexity, gaining a structured process and access to translators globally. His platform improves translation quality, automates tasks, and boosts productivity. What sets him apart is his high-performance desktop solution and ability to connect with translators worldwide.
As his business grows, he’s faced challenges like the introduction of new technologies, such as ChatGPT. But he can adapt by positioning AI as an alternate translation source and figuring out how to work with it. This flexibility will allow him to continue providing value to his customers.
If you’re a startup looking to expand into new markets, Eclypse is here to help. He'll connect with experienced translators quickly, overcoming the hurdle of localization.
Advice: Remember to choose his founding team carefully, ensuring alignment on mission, exit strategy, and value delivery. This is something has seen and experienced and wishes more entrepreneurs thought about it prior to launch.
In conclusion, Eclypse is a platform that simplifies software localization, empowering users to reach new markets with ease. By learning from his journey and adapting to challenges, he's created a unique solution that sets him apart. As he navigates the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Turker knows he’s doing what he was meant to do and is having so much fun doing it!
Innoventure Iowa’s
$100,000 Challenge!
The InnoVenture Challenge is an annual pitch competition produced by InnoVenture Iowa and BioConnect Iowa. This is an event that has brought hundreds of founders and investors together in the past and I know will do the same this year!
The competition is set to take place in Des Moines on December 5th, 2024, showcasing the region's most innovative early-stage companies. With a staggering $100,000 prize at stake, three selected finalists will take the stage to vie for the top spot in industries such as bioscience, advanced manufacturing, or information technology. This event narrows down hundreds of applicants to just three exceptional contenders, making it a truly unique and exciting opportunity for Iowa's entrepreneurial talent to shine.
If you’re a founder, investor or just a fan of the startup world, get registered below.
