Before I decided on building another SaaS business (and settling on the idea of Cogsy), I considered alternative paths of what to do next. This included being an author/speaker, starting an investment fund and coaching/consulting.
Why I'm Building in Public
I'm building Cogsy in public and sharing behind-the-scenes insights and context to shine the light on how a new startup interplays with that thing we call life.
Ep10 - Catharine Dockery | Removing Stigmas and Reducing Harm in the Vice Industry
In this episode Adii and Catharine discuss harm reduction; the mission, vision, and values of Vice Ventures; standing up for your beliefs; overcoming stigma through conversation; and where passion fits into creating something meaningful.
Ep9 - Megan Davies | Entering the Music Industry in the Age of YouTube
In this episode, Adii and Megan discuss turning music into a viable career, the importance of curiosity in refining a craft, artistic individuality, and being true to your own vision and holding yourself to a standard of growth and improvement in whatever you do.
Ep8 - Sidra Qasim & Waqas Ali | From Pakistan to Y Combinator, Kickstarting a Vision
In this episode Adii, Sidra, and Waqas discuss their journey from rural Pakistan to the USA, combining craftsmanship and heritage, building a second company, how they define and are defined by labels, and what has ultimately kept them going through their business journey.