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What no one told me about quitting my job to go all-in on a startup

The harsh truths and how I’m choosing a better path forward

Sep 20, 2024

What no one told me about quitting my job to go all-in on a startup

Sep 20, 2024

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I’m Starting a New Business After My Last Startup Failed — Here’s What I’m Doing Differently

This time I’m keeping my day job.

May 7, 2024

I’m Starting a New Business After My Last Startup Failed — Here’s What I’m Doing Differently

May 7, 2024

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Towards AI

As a Product Manager, here’s how I actually use ChatGPT at work

Spoiler alert: no, I don’t use it to come up with new product features.

Jun 8, 2024

As a Product Manager, here’s how I *actually* use ChatGPT at work

Jun 8, 2024

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My First VC-Backed Startup Failed — Here’s Everything I Learned

We raised pre-seed funding during the pandemic and struggled to find product/market fit

Mar 12, 2024

My First VC-Backed Startup Failed — Here’s Everything I Learned

Mar 12, 2024

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Replacing my 9–5 with my side business is no longer the goal — here’s why

The grass is not greener on the other side

Jan 27

Replacing my 9–5 with my side business is no longer the goal — here’s why

Jan 27

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Small Business Chronicles

My journey to build a small business while managing a full-time job — December updates

Taking a Step Back and re-focusing on what matters

Dec 26, 2024

My journey to build a small business while managing a full-time job — December updates

Dec 26, 2024

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Never Stop Writing

I made 4-figures from one article — here’s what I’ve learned about writing online

Don’t do it for the money

Dec 22, 2024

I made 4-figures from one article — here’s what I’ve learned about writing online

Dec 22, 2024

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Small Business Chronicles

It’s been 6 months and I still haven’t launched

Months 4–6: Finding the balance between part-time business and full-time work

Oct 3, 2024

It’s been 6 months and I still haven’t launched

Oct 3, 2024

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Etsy Banned My Store. I’m Glad They Did

A cautionary tale for anyone thinking of building their business on Etsy… and what to do instead.

Aug 26, 2024

Etsy Banned My Store. I’m Glad They Did

Aug 26, 2024

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I returned to the workforce after failing as a startup founder — here’s my experience.

Knowing when to quit building, the job search, and struggling with identity.

Aug 13, 2024

I returned to the workforce after failing as a startup founder — here’s my experience.

Aug 13, 2024

Joy Zhang

Joy Zhang

Product Manager in AI & Healthtech. Previously founded gocoder.one. Building JoyfullyBooks part-time @ https://joyfullybooks.com

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