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I'm Michael, founder of Givgive — a platform for hyperlocal sharing. After burning out building a startup in exile, I wrote Crazy Startuper. It’s a survival story. Now I'm building city by city and sharing what I’ve learned along the way.
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What’s the one thing that kept you going when your startup almost broke you?
We often discuss success here, including launches, traction, and growth hacks.
But let s talk about something else for a moment.
That one moment when it felt like it was over.
No funding. No traction. Silence from users. The team is falling apart.
Would you use a smart locker in your neighborhood to share, rent, or sell stuff?
Imagine this:
There s a smart locker just 3 minutes from your home, a Givgive Hub where you can:
Swap items with neighbors without meeting in person
Is it really good to succeed at a young age?
I often met people with the mindset:
"I'll work hard until I'm 30, and then I'll enjoy the fruits of my labour."
Many people wanted to get into the Forbes 30 Under 30.