Everyone Should Try Starting a Business at Least Once — Even Without Technical Skills I launched a startup at the end of 2015 and chose to exit a year later. In that time, we completed two funding rounds; our team and user base scaled quickly; we wrestled with strategy, pivots, and focus; and our understanding of product and operations evolved fast. It was an invaluable experience that reshaped how I think about big‑picture strategy, teams, partners, business, product, users, and lean execution. But that’s not the main point here. The point is: if you have the chance, you should try entrepreneurship at least once—even as a side hustle. Only when you evaluate product and business from a strategic vantage point do you realize how much of your current work is busywork. When you think deeply about a product’s survival and its business model, you return to first principles, make real trade‑offs, and do work that truly matters. There’s a saying in personal development: “Be the CEO of yourself.” From that altitude, your values, vision, expectations, and goals come into focus—then you know where your most precious resources should go: how to allocate attention, time, and money. I’m not urging people with stable jobs to quit recklessly. Many people aren’t suited to entrepreneurship—and the only way to know is to test it. A side hustle is a great way to validate whether building a company fits you. You don’t need a big team; you can start solo—even without technical skills.