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Writer's pictureRashida McFerren

How to Launch a Startup! The Biggest Thing is to Just Get Started 💡🚀 #PenniesToProfits

Updated: Sep 15


I’m an Entrepreneur, truth be told i’ve always been one. In 7th Grade, we didn’t have a Girls Basketball Team. And, I wanted to play basketball. So, I found some founding players, recruited a Coach, organized a form for the girls to get their parents signed permission, organized practices, found us uniforms & by the next year we had a team. We were terrible BTW, and, so was I. I believe I scored like 3points that whole season😂. But, that same team, 3Years later went on to win District Champs by the time I was in College. So, despite the 1st playing season being a complete loss for me, starting the Team was an Absolute Win for the School & County a few years later. And, I was proud of that. You may not benefit from actions you take immediately, but when others do, you realize that you started something that was bigger than yourself with an intent to Serve. And, the point was, I had a dream. And, I got started & made it a reality. At 12 Yrs Old, this was a huge manifesting lesson to master. And, that’s what launching a business is about, getting started.

Facemash’s 1st Marketing Signup Page


I GUARANTEE that I didn’t see myself here (I.e. leaving My 6Figure Corporate Finance Gig) & launching my own Startup, everyone is not made for entrepreneurial endeavors. But, there are some of us, who can only be held down by the system so long before we get to the point that we need our own system because we KNOW WE CAN DO IT BETTER🙌🏽. Plus, how many years did I need to sit in Corporate Pitching my Ideas only to see them get Shut Down or picked up 5Years Later by someone who I had pitched to upon starting in my previous role? I can’t even count because it’s been too many times. And, I was tired of asking for permission to do stuff that just seemed logical. And, I vowed to myself a while ago that if I ever started a company that I would do it differently. So here are some of ‘Rashida’s Rules Of Order’ to Launching your Startup! And remember, every single one of us gotta start somewhere. Remember, Facemash? Exactly, you don’t b/c that was the 1st Name for Facebook. It barely even saw the light of day. But, the point is they got started.

1. Solve a Real Problem 🌟 & back it with Passion. For Millennials and Gen Z, launching a startup starts with passion and purpose. Find a problem you're passionate about solving or a gap in the market that needs filling. Your startup idea should resonate with your values and address a genuine need. Remember, passion fuels perseverance!



2. Embrace Agility and Iterate Quickly 📈

In today's fast-paced world, agility is key. Start small with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and gather feedback early and often. Use this feedback to iterate and improve your product or service. The ability to adapt quickly to market demands sets successful startups apart from the rest.



3. Leverage Digital Tools and Build a Strong Online Presence 🌐 Millennials and Gen Z excel in the digital landscape. Utilize online marketing strategies like social media, SEO, and content marketing to build awareness and attract your target audience. Engage authentically with your community and leverage digital tools to scale your startup effectively.



Launching a startup is a thrilling journey filled with challenges and opportunities. The key is to take that first step, stay resilient, and keep learning from every experience. Here's to your startup adventure—may it be bold, innovative, and immensely rewarding! 🎉 And remember, 90% of people who start a Biz, Give Up when stuff gets tough, be part of the 10% that doesn’t Quit 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ and I’ll see you out there in the Game♟️🧑🏽‍💻👩🏽‍💻👨‍💻♟️!



As always, if you want to know more about us, you can find us here➡️ Rashida.ai

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