Krunal Parmar’s Post

Help me check one thing off my bucket list!! 🇺🇸 🚀 I have two characteristics that I've not been able to change about myself, but that have worked in my favor most of the time. 1. I don't qualify something as a “dream” for myself. I only set goals. Some are a bit out there, but in those cases, I'm well aware of a longer timeline or milestones that need to be set for the journey. 2. I don't learn conventionally. I am the person who will reach out to a dozen people to hear the ins and outs of a decision, product, brand, journey, etc. I like to know a lot of “whys” that are often not in the books. So this year, I set a timeline for a goal I've had for the past 10+ years. I want to go to Silicon Valley to meet people from the most astonishing companies in the tech space to develop both on a personal level as well as share my learnings with the communities I'm in. And guess what? I booked my ticket just a couple of days ago. I will be in San Francisco from June 16th until June 21st. 🚀 Here comes the ask for my network. 🙏 I would love to meet people in product, operations, community, or other similar roles in SF who would be up for a coffee chat to simply share their journey of how they got where they are currently. Furthermore, the biggest goal would be to pop by for a visit to companies like Y Combinator, Apple, Tesla, Google, Meta, Netflix, Airbnb, Pinterest, Snap Inc., etc., as well as aspiring startups. As a thank you, I can bring some Danish snackies and request a lot of karma points from the universe. 🍪 If you're based in SF or know anyone who could connect me further, I would appreciate it a lot. Here's to checking that one big thing off the bucket list!! 🥂

When I started out in tech, I gave up a lot of times. It was very sad and frustrating, I won’t lie. I didn’t take any courses or have any mentor. I was just trying to figure out things on my own leaveraging only YouTube and it was hard, trust me. I made mistakes and overall, I wasted time too. But now I see it was all part of the journey, Yeah… and those tough moments helped me grow stronger. And now in my journey, I can proudly say I have super Amazing mentors guiding me, and I also have amazing people I mentor, too. With this I’ve learned you’ll never know how far you can go until you actually start. Taking the first step might feel hard, but once you get going, you gain so much. Here’s a reminder to stop procrastinating and take action: •➤ Try out the tips from that last webinar you attended. •➤ Watch the video you downloaded to sharpen your skills. •➤ Read that post you saved last week. •➤ Start the course you recently bought. •➤ Reach out to a mentor or connect with someone in your field. •➤ Set a small goal today that moves you forward. •➤ Spend 5 minutes thinking about your next step today. Remember, all it takes is one small step to get the momentum going. 📍Don’t wait till tomorrow start today! P.S. I had a great rest this weekend and feel grateful for everything I accomplished. ❓ What’s one thing you wish you had started sooner? Wishing Everyone a Productive Week Ahead.

🔄 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 – 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 #Day008 Ever had one of those days where nothing goes as planned? 🗓️ Yesterday was mine. The agenda: add two features to a product 🧑💻 and advance two chapters in a technical book I'm authoring  📚. Only for my whole day to be spent battling with a mysterious bug I never planned for—completely unscripted. Here's the backstory: a few weeks ago, I introduced a feature that worked just fine ✅. Recently, I tweaked it, tested it, and all seemed well... until it didn't ❌. Cue the hours spent chasing a ghost in the machine, aiming to find and fix the bug, but I didn't see any feasible outcome. Then I tried testing the feature from scratch and then it once again started working. Turns out, the feature used a third-party API, and the entire mix-up was due to an authorization mismatch. All that time, the "bug" was just a case of crossed wires, not a code error. In essence I spent the whole day fixing an error that did not exist in the first place. What's the take-home message? 📝 Sometimes, the problem isn't the problem. Our understanding—or lack thereof—can lead us on a wild goose chase. Before diving into fixing mode, let's ensure we're solving the right issue. Remember, our route to achieving goals isn't a straight line; it's dotted with detours and learning opportunities 🔀. And setbacks? They're just pit stops🛑, not the end of the journey. Keep pushing, keep learning, and believe in the process, even when the unexpected happens. Because in the end, success is a mosaic of trials, errors, and triumphs 🏆. Stay the course! 💪 #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma #DevLife #ProblemSolving #FacingChallenges #CareerGrowth #SuccessIsAJourney

How Taking a Step Back Help me to Move Forward 🤘 A few months ago, I took a break from LinkedIn. I was busy building something new, and honestly, it felt like I needed some space to reflect. During this time, I learned a big lesson: progress doesn’t always mean rushing ahead. Being a founder doesn’t come with a rulebook. Sometimes you’re following a plan, and sometimes you’re just figuring things out as you go. Every step you take teaches you something. Here’s what I’ve picked up during this journey: ⚡ Progress happens step by step: It’s okay if things aren’t perfect right away. Try, learn, and improve as you go. ⚡ Your team is your biggest asset: It’s not just about you; it’s about helping everyone grow together. When your team wins, you win too. ⚡Consistency beats hustle: Hard work is important, but it’s even more important to show up consistently and work smart. Coming back to LinkedIn feels like reconnecting with an old friend—exciting and full of possibilities. What’s one thing you’ve learned during a break in your career? Let’s share and learn from each other! #welcomeback #linkedingrowth #ceo #founders #ugc

😔 Every now and then I've seen LinkedIn posts celebrating the number of "followers" that that person has, and I will admit I've struggled with such posts. 😔 You could say that this is just part of the #ImposterSyndrome I'd hesitate to suggest is far more prevalent than the 70% our #Community expert Dan Barber 🇺🇦 quotes in his presentation on this topic. But for me it goes far far deeper. 🌚 You see, since I started this journey on LinkedIn back in June 2022, it;s always been about creating a diverse network who can support and learn from each other through my fulcrum. From Microsoft VPs and Product Owners, to our expert #FastTrack Architects, #Consultants at every stage in their career, #ContinuousLearners and #Students alike. We are all on the same journey together. 🙌 So when I was alerted that I had reached the milestone of 6,000 followers, I thought NO! 🤚 We are not lemmings (my original draft did go somewhere darker, but we won't go there together). We are fellow "Jourrneers" as our wonderful co-traveler Copilot would have us say. 😆 So I would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to each and every one of you who've accepted my request to connect with you, have reached out to connect with me, and/or have been comfortable to be in the carriages for the time being, absorbing the scenery of my blog posts, speaking sessions, and commitment to lift others up and celebrate their amazing achievements. Because it's only through lifting others into the daylight that we can break our own chains. ⛓️💥 This post will reach your feeds on Friday 8th November 2024. My ask to you is to celebrate it and by inference, celebrate yourselves. Because you are truly wonderful to be here, with me, journeying along at a time of great change on so many fronts. You deserve Kudos. That isn't a hallucination. Accept my #Kudos to you. 🫶💞 #CommunityAppreciation #IDRs #CommunityIsTheFuture #ContinuousLearning #TheFinalRodeo #HeuristicDev

#Appreciation post for all those out there sharing knowledge for free! So I discovered MeetUp last week, if you haven't noticed it by my posts... I know, I know, I'm late to the party. It's because I'm not exactly what you'd call a social butterfly. I'm more like a bumblebee, which shouldn't be able to fly according to the known laws of physics, but somehow does anyway, loudly and awkwardly bumping into things as it does... So yeah, this was a huge step out of my comfort zone, and I was super creative with the excuses I made to put it off. But booooy, I was DEAD WRONG. Seriously though, the benefits these meetups have brought me in a very short period of time far outweigh the discomfort I had to overcome. I've gained so much knowledge and insights from experts, that the ROI is exponential. I'm motivated and inspired, and I honestly can't recommend it enough. So consider this a(nother) #shoutout to all the people there sharing their expertise for free, holding workshops and dedicating their time and hard-earned knowledge to the betterment of the agile community (yes, COMMUNITY, this is exactly what a community does). And they do this, despite their own struggles, their day-to-day lives, and despite (or in spite? 😈) the trolls who don't know any better way to feel better about themselves than to bring other people down. For someone who unexpectedly lost a steady stream of income end of last year and isn't exactly the epitome of financial stability at this point (namely, me), this is a HUGE asset, a source of knowledge and a way to remain active in the industry. So, thank you and keep it up, there's people out here that really appreciate you guys! And, gee, I hope this was gay enough! ❤️ 💜 💙 💚 💛

Embracing Challenges and Growth After a brief pause, I’m back to sharing my journey on LinkedIn. The end of the year often feels tough for me—whether it’s due to health issues or challenging tasks. This year is no different. But with a shift in perspective, I’m learning to see these challenges as opportunities to grow. Currently, I’m in my third week of the MEAN Stack program at Brototype. Despite my efforts, I’ve been struggling to fully grasp some concepts. My mentors have pointed out that while I’m strong in theory, I need to focus more on the practical side. To bridge this gap, I’ve started solving LeetCode problems. It’s tough—logic-building doesn’t come easily to me yet—but I’m determined to overcome this hurdle. To anyone facing similar struggles, remember Nikhil Kilivayil. He started as a big zero and has become a big hero now. The most inspiring success stories often begin from nothing. Keep pushing forward, and let’s turn our challenges into stepping stones.

The start-up Monday: You wake up feeling ready to dominate the week... Then the bugs in your code base, underperforming sales quotas, and high churn rates show up. 💻 Bug: “I’ll be an easy fix.” 👨💻 Me: Spends 6 hours trying to figure out why a semicolon broke the entire codebase. If Mondays had a boss battle, this would be it. But hey, its a new week, that means new opportunities in the forms of successes and failures. So here's to coffee, code, and another week in the ring! ☕💻 As my old coach used to : Focus on W-I-N, Whats Important Now. 🏆 #StartupLife #MondayMadness #BugFixWrestling

🌱 Sharing Insights, Growing Together🌱 One Post at a Time🚀 Hey LinkedIn Fam! 👋 I'm thrilled to be taking this stage to share some insights and lessons learned from my experiences working with some incredible companies, both big players and budding startups, across the globe. 🌍 From diving into product development to crafting go-to-market strategies, I've had the privilege to wear many hats and tackle various projects – whether it's building a product or fine-tuning customer retention strategies. 🚀 In the spirit of giving back to this incredible community, starting this week, I'm going to take on a challenge! Every Thursday, I'll be dropping an article right here, diving into different facets of my journey – the wins, the challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. 📝 But hey, this isn't just about me! I'm all about collaboration and learning from each other. So, if there's a burning topic on your mind or something specific you're itching to dive into, hit me up! Let's make this a two-way street. 🤝 I'm super stoked to embark on this journey with all of you, and I can't wait to see where it takes us! 🚀 So buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride filled with insights, growth, and plenty of good vibes. 💡 Drop your thoughts below and let's get this conversation rolling! 🌟 #sharingknowledge #communitybuilding

"Have you ever felt like everything was falling apart all at once, and no matter how hard you tried to hold it together, you just couldn't?" Last week was like a wild ride I wasn’t ready for. It all started when we lost two tutors at Geek Studios DAI . I had to replace them quickly to keep our launch on track. Just when I thought things were getting better, we lost another tutor who turned out to be quite wicked. At that point, I felt super frustrated and angry. I was tired, and couldn’t keep my emotions in check. The day that last tutor left, I was so angry. It felt like everyone and everything around me was just pushing all the wrong buttons. I tried to stay calm, but it got to a point where I just broke down and cried. The funny part? I wasn’t even sure why I was crying. Everything was happening so fast and all at once. Over the weekend, I wasn’t as active on LinkedIn. Honestly, I just wasn’t myself. I posted something quickly and then logged off. But I couldn’t disappear completely, right? I had to show up, even though I wasn’t feeling it. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who reached out to check on me. Your messages, calls, and support meant a lot. A special shout-out to Winner Chidimma —you’re the real MVP! 😊 Here are 4 lessons I learned from this whirlwind experience: ✅ Not everyone is meant to stay. Sometimes people leave, and it’s for the best. Trust the process. ✅ Take breaks when you need to You can’t pour from an empty cup. Rest is important. ✅ It’s okay to feel overwhelmed Life can get tough, and it's okay to break down as long as you get back up. ✅ Never forget your support system When things fall apart, lean on those who care about you. They’ll lift you back up. My happiness is that I overcame everything that was thrown at me last week. I came out stronger!! 💪 PS: Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you broke down without knowing exactly why? How did you handle it? #thegeekdesigner #EntrepreneurLife #LessonsLearned