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700,000+ impressions in last 3 days!!! Really? Yes, You read that right. 700,000+ impressions!!! I'm having 𝗺𝘆 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 ever on LinkedIn, and I'm just getting started! 💪 𝗜𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 3 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, I've reached: • 700,000+ impressions • 430,000+ members reached These numbers are mind-blowing, but they're not just random luck. They're the result of one powerful force: 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬. 🔑 I started posting just 6 months ago! The last 6 months' numbers are sooo small that you can hardly even notice it, but I know how hard that was and, I also remember the small bumps looked big and fulfilling !!!! 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦!! As we enter the Thanksgiving week, I'm grateful to my past self for consistency and the results it's bringing. Big Thanks to Ryan Murphy, Anton Zaides, Jade Wilson, Arpit Bhayani, 🌻 Anna Miller, Lara Acosta who inspired me to start my Linkedin journey one way or the other. 🙏 👉 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿: • Software engineering and mentorship advice • Startup insights and learnings (my new adventure, just getting started, check out Skillzo) • Entertaining discussions in the comments (Thanks Jasmin Alić for showing me power of comments, You're a legend 🫡 ) #LinkedInGrowth #ConsistencyWins #SoftwareEngineering #StartupAdvice #NetworkingTips

3 Years. Wow 🥹 Last week, LinkedIn notified me it’s been 3 years since I officially started my role of ‘Founder at Slip’. That notification hit differently 🤯. It’s hard to believe it’s been 3 whole years since I took the leap from the comfort of management consulting into the unknown. This isn't just any job anniversary. It marked 3 years of following my passion, taking risks, and learning every step of the way. It’s been 3 years of: 💡 Hard work, resilience, and embracing the rollercoaster of highs and lows. 💡 Meeting incredible people, expanding my network, and surrounding myself with those who inspire and challenge me to grow. 💡 Lessons I’ll carry with me for life—about persistence, failure, success, and everything in between. If I could go back and speak to the Tash of September 2021—who was building PowerPoint slides trying to convince investors and retailers that digital receipts could change the world—I’d tell her: “Keep going.” Here’s to another 3 years of growth, challenges, and excitement on this entrepreneurial journey. I couldn’t have done it alone, and I’m beyond grateful I don't have to thanks to the amazing Eddy, our incredible team, investors and customers at Slip. Cheers to the future—here’s to making it happen 🥂 p.s this picture was taken when my mates made me dress up as a receipt and walk around my old uni campus - I don't do this for fun 🤣 p.s the usual Monday posts will resume next week.

I got laid off in October 2022 What have I been up to, since then? 💕Visited 29 countries 💕Created a writing practice 💕Initiated healing at a cellular level 💕Cut a lot of chords that weren’t serving me 💕Traveled with a few groups and got invited to cool tech conferences 💕Created many brands under the umbrella of The Humanists and The Humanists Advisory Services 💕Advised bootstrapped startup’s and non profits on brand strategy, product roadmaps and direction. 💕Did I say I also conquered my fear of heights, free jumping, going under water and flying? Job search right after something as big as a lay off can send you down desperate rabbit holes that don’t necessarily serve you. Maybe it’s a message to take a chance on yourself, for however long you can. A window of opportunity. In 2022 I was a product manager. In 2024 I am a founder with a powerful brand voice. In 2022, I had to take an appointment to meet my leaders. In 2024 leaders put time on my Calendly. When was the last time you bet on yourself. Even a little bit? 📍Sedona, AZ. ‘22. Flying dress photo shoot. Red rocks. Insanely empowering.

What are your most important takeaways this year? My biggest takeaway from 2024 is to embrace change and always be eager to learn new skills because they help you build a stronger foundation and a better path. As an AI enthusiast, I’ve been experimenting with various AI tools, and they’ve truly improved my efficiency and workflow, helping me overcome shortcomings I didn’t even realize I had. I’ve always been a bit skeptical about how efficient multitasking really is when juggling various tasks, but AI is definitely a game changer. Recently, I tried a tool called Do Browser – a browser extension that follows your commands. While it’s still in its early stages and very much in the "baby testing" phase, I’m genuinely impressed by how it helps me with simple tasks on my desktop without having to control the mouse or keyboard. I can just input commands and go about enjoying my potato chips or even do some online shopping while editing my video content. It’s like having an extra set of hands! AI has huge potential, and I’m excited to see even more amazing AI and SaaS products coming out in 2025. What are the biggest lessons you’ve learned in 2024? Feel free to share in the comments!

🌟 Closing a Chapter, Embracing the Next 🌟 Leaving GrowthSpree - Growth Partners For Early Stage SaaS feels bittersweet as it’s been more than just a job- it’s been a place where I’ve grown, learned , and had the privilege of working alongside some truly amazing people 🤝. A heartfelt thank you to Ishan Manchanda 🙌 for always lifting me up during my lows and helping me see the brighter side. Your support has been a game-changer, and I’ll always be grateful. Aman Upadhyay, you’ve taught me so much, and I’ll always carry the lessons you’ve shared with me. Working with you has been such a rewarding experience . And Tapas Sharma , thank you for always guiding me and helping me make the best career choices. Your advice has been invaluable, and I’ve learned so much from you . And a special shoutout to Akshat Sharma 🤝 for being a true buddy through it all. Growth Spree has been a huge part of my journey , and while it’s hard to move on , I’m excited to see what’s next . The experiences and memories I’ve gained here will always stay close to my heart . Here’s to new beginnings and making the most of what’s ahead! 🚀 #Gratitude #GrowthSpree 🤍 #NewBeginnings #CareerGrowth #ThankYou

Someone said party? 🥳 Yup, it's my "Birthday Month". Ever since I was born, every-year I say yes to a scary- growth rides to take a leap of faith in me - it’s like my birthday present :)  So , what’s the deal this time 👀 ? This time I took the second most daring step of 2024. I've stepped into a nice SaaS startup as the founding Marketer. Oh, girl, that's big. I know. But wait, why second most daring step? What’s the first? Well, at the beginning of 2024, i.e., 1st Jan, I joined the amazing team of QuickUp.si At first, I was skeptical if I would be able to meet their standards and deliver on my promise. So I posted about it without mentioning the name. 6 months later, when I did delivered on my words, I added it to my LinkedIn Experience Long story short, I have signed the legal papers and officially joined as founding marketer, but… it will take the next 6 months to deliver on my promise, when I can publicly say I worked with this team & here's the work I did. (+ add to my experience section as well) Because I believe the best work is done in silence with complete secrecy. With that, signing off. ( Got a lot of work to tackle ) PS: Fingers crossed -no one from the team comes & say "welcome onboard" in the comments. 🤞

I’ve been ripped off multiple times in the last 60 days, for thousands of dollars in total. I’ve also had some AMAZING experiences. For example: PODS After getting aggressively ripped off by a long distance moving company, I contacted PODS. My experience has 100% made me a customer for life. - They answered quickly - Their staff was SO polite and knowledgeable - Their service was FAST and FLEXIBLE - They are SO affordable Seriously, I can’t speak highly enough of the amazing experience I’ve had with PODS. On the flip side, I’ll be warning people on Reddit and Google for the next decade to AVOID the company that stole from us. I’ll suggest that people use PODS instead. I can literally foresee myself spending tens of thousands of dollars with PODS — perhaps even over $100k, depending where life leads — over the rest of my lifetime. My experience with them has made PODS my #1 choice for moving and storage, possibly forever. Craziest part? They barely had to spend a dime to acquire me. I’ve seen their units all over the country, so they were already top of mind. And now, the 1600 people that follow me are getting social proof that PODS is the best solution in the business. While hacks and shortcuts can win sprints, only excellence wins marathons. Be excellent. Serve your customers. Get those right, and EVERYTHING else about growing your business will be easier (and cheaper). PS — Watching the pod get delivered was one of the coolest experiences ever.

I got myself into quite the pickle with these $9,000+ in credits post. 😅 There are over 1,200 comments - and counting - on my most viral post, yet. 🤯 I’m keeping my word by sending every single person who commented requesting the $9,000+ credit offer with Hubspot for Startups in time. The bundle expires on Dec 31st so I want to share it directly in this post so it can get to as many people as possible. 🙌 To the new folks that joined me overnight: welcome - I’m on a mission to help more founders get funded faster. 🥳 Each post is crafted purely from experience and with the goal of helping just one more founder. 🙌 If you’re waiting for me to sort through the comments - you can find the link to request the perks here & tag a founder friend who could use them: ✅ $5,000 in AWS credits ✅ $1,500 TikTok Ad credits ✅ $1,000 in Google & LinkedIn Ad credits ✅ 12 months free of Asanas biz plan ✅ 90% off Dropbox tools ✅ 50% off Apollos basic or pro plan ✅ 12 months of Make for free 📍Offer details: https://lnkd.in/gYXAntJ3

A few months ago, I decided to go full send on sharing my founder journey here on LinkedIn—building Bantee in public. No real strategy, no perfect plan. Just a gut feeling that showing up and being consistent could make a difference. Fast forward 3 months: - Impressions: 84,872 📈 - Engagements: 22,188 👍 - Followers: +1.5K 🤝 It’s not luck. It’s just putting in the work and showing up—even when it feels uncomfortable. If you’re building something—whether it’s a startup, a brand, or a community—no one’s going to come knocking on your door. You’ve got to share the wins, the losses, the challenges, and everything in between. These numbers aren’t anything wild, but they do prove one thing: when you share your journey, people start to notice. Opportunities, conversations, and connections start to happen. If you’re holding back—don’t. Start small, start messy, just start. And if you’re reading this, thanks for being here. Let’s keep it rolling 🤙

Not investing in yourself leave you vulnerable and unprepared. William Choi ‘s encouragement is pretty persuasive about the importance investing in yourself. He is stating: “It's the #1 investment you will ever make in your life. It will give you FREEDOM and more security. Don't wait til you're laid off to start.  Start now.” #InvestInYourself #PersonalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #StayPrepared #WilliamChoi #FreedomThroughLearning #SecureYourFuture #StartNow #NeverStopLearning #SelfImprovement