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I'm Benji. I'm a startup founder, podcaster and someone who ❤️ tech.
"Try not to become a man of success—but rather a man of value" - Albert Einstein.
On this site I share my journey as a startup founder and share the strategies, lessons learnt, and tools that help me live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
I am a trained engineer and management consultant who started multiple successful startups to improve businesses and people's lives. My goal is to create a people-first culture company and I have skills in business strategy and innovation.Read my full story here
I write "Upgrade" - a short weekly newsletter that captures things I encounter in my journey to personal development. This includes the books I read, blogs, podcasts, actionable productivity hacks, self-care, quote I'm pondering, smart tools and stories.
I share my own experiences and insights as well as curating the best resources and advice from experts in the field
Increase your productivity by 200% - 7-day challenge 🎖️
7-day action plan to double your productivity. This included tested methods, tools and hacks to boost your overall productivity.
How I closed deals worth $300,000 with zero $ spent on marketing
5 Secrets on how I closed more than $100K deal in less than 10 months. Work on projects you want to, choose your customer, value-based pricing, invest in relationships and focus on customer-centric value delivery.
Top 10 must-read books for startup founders
This post captures the Top 10 must-read books for startup founders. The books listed here include startup guides, self-help, strategies and research findings. These books significantly shaped my startup journey, and I believe they can do the same for you too.
How to get your first 100 users?
This post will lay out the steps I took at MyGigsters to attract our first 100 early users in less than four weeks.
7 ways ChatGPT boosts my productivity as a startup founder
Tech startup founder shares 7 ChatGPT prompts for boosting productivity: 1) Summarize long articles, 2) Compose emails quickly, 3) Kickstart research, 4) Plan daily tasks, 5) Consult for business advice, 6) Develop prompts for other AI applications, and 7) Analyze massive data and financials.
What can we learn from the Greatest Startup Story of all time
Discover 7 lessons from the story of Jesus for startup founders: Embrace humble beginnings, choose your team wisely, empower your team, persevere through challenges, stay adaptable, practice servant leadership, and leverage the power of storytelling. Apply these lessons for startup success.
Do self-doubt and lack of confidence stop you? You are not alone - My personal story
Overcoming self-doubt is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Learn from personal experiences & real-life examples of Sara Blakely & Reid Hoffman. Acknowledge feelings, focus on strengths, and build confidence to thrive.
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