You won't fail if you align your values | E:51

Low Level Barbarians (LLB)

Dewan's First Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44AcLcd870CBIikhY8hctG?si=85c2b544ceba4d63 Dewan has been involved in entrepreneurship for more than 10 years. He recently exited his first and venture as a co-founder after a 7 year grind. We recap his journey and the tough lessons he learned along the way. While the venture might been seen as a failure, the journey was invaluable. Support the pod! https://buymeacoffee.com/lowlevelbarbarians Need help with market expansion, product market fit, growth, or fundraising? Reach out! * https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderle/ Raw Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/3ByjRDGDjrb Chapters: 00:00 You Won't Fail If You Align Your Values | E:51 03:33 Vintages of Investments 10:08 Dojo KL - The Journey 10:21 Seduced by High Valuations 11:23 Red Flags 5-6 Months in 14:27 When Is Your Gut Right Or Wrong About Uncertain Opportunities (Full Body Yes) 18:16 Navigating Stakeholders When All Is Wrong 19:53 Testing for Honesty In Partnerships 25:29 Other Co-working that blew up 27:50 Pivots & Roller Coasters (1.5 years onwards) 28:50 Addressing A Failed Partnership 30:29 Pick Your Investors Carefully 32:38 How to Practically Align Values With Stakeholders 37:55 Does Co-Working Only Wwork If You Are the Landlord 42:35 Evolution of Dojo Services 45:15 Problems With New Business Model 53:05 Operating During Covid 57:29 The Straw That Broke The Camel's Back 01:08:55 Success Or Failure For Dojo 01:11:08 How It Ended 01:11:33 is there brand value in co-working? 01:12:44 Cutting Losses 01:15:34 Biggest Takeaways 01:16:42 Building For Yourself 01:17:56 When Ignoring Data Is Good 01:19:40 Biggest Takeaway 01:20:57 What Is Dewans Strongest Expertise 01:28:31 Carrying Lessons Forwardr 01:36:57 Advice To Those On The Journey