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“Courage + Genius + Risk = Phenomenal
That’s why we exist.”

STEVE MACDONALD

CEO | INVESTOR

@STEVEMACDONALD.MV | #FUNDINGPHENOMENONS

Part of the reason to seek out adversity, risk, an

Part of the reason to seek out adversity, risk, and challenge in your personal life is to learn lessons you can apply professionally. Kitesurfing, for example, reminds me of the importance of harnessing power to steer my course while staying flexible. You have to keep a bigger perspective in mind of your overall goals, but you’re also making constant micro adjustments for the wind, surf, other vehicles, and weather. How can you push yourself in life to amplify your success in business?
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We all have blind spots. As hard as it can be to a

We all have blind spots. As hard as it can be to accept feedback, we should not only accept it - we should welcome it. Try to stay neutral in the face of criticism. Instead of becoming defensive, be grateful for the opportunity to innovate, learn, drive accountability, and, ultimately, deliver a better product for your customers.
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Pilots are required to file a flight plan - and pa

Pilots are required to file a flight plan - and part of that plan is planning for the journey not to go as planned. By keeping your mind open to potential setbacks, obstacles, and detours, you’ll be more agile and creative in the event you have to change course. The truth is - you can’t know your way is absolutely the best way. Be ready to execute your plan - and be just as ready to vector a new course to success.
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Who’s the hero in your startup’s story? Is it

Who’s the hero in your startup’s story? Is it you? Your name? Your ego? Or is it the customer? The end user whose life you’re hoping to improve? Whose world you want to make a more equitable place? Your answer says a lot about you - and your business.
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If we all waited for the perfect market conditions

If we all waited for the perfect market conditions, we’d be waiting forever. By building and launching your business in a healthy way, you'll have strong roots even in the most inhospitable environment. Leverage your investors - from mentorship to capital, investors can help you succeed in one of the most challenging verticals for startups.
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Playing with fire is only dangerous if you don’t

Playing with fire is only dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Put the work in.
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Fintech’s 2024 Predictions: Bank payment usage w

Fintech’s 2024 Predictions: Bank payment usage will continue to grow. My take: Dead on. We’ve already seen this adoption in Europe and Plaid reported doubling their volume of pay-by-bank from 2022 to 2023. With more instant bank payment rails than ever before (like FedNow and RTP) I’m certain we’ll see atmospheric growth in this payment method within the decade.
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Mentorship is crucial for successfully running bus

Mentorship is crucial for successfully running businesses. We’re all humans and that makes us biologically wired to respond in real time. Businesses don’t work that way. They’re long-term projects that benefit from perspective and lessons learned from experience. Mentorship gives you access to both. You can either learn from my mistakes now, or waste time making your own.
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Adaptability is crucial in the fast-paced world of

Adaptability is crucial in the fast-paced world of startups. Founders who actively seek feedback, refine their products, and optimize their strategies are more likely to thrive. That said, there's often a lag effect. The key is balancing patience with timely pivots. Ask yourself: Are you consistently missing milestones despite adjustments? Are your core assumptions still valid? If the answer is yes, it might be time to pivot. Otherwise, stay patient, stay focused, and give your strategies the time they need to pay off.
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Intelligence and emotional intelligence are very d

Intelligence and emotional intelligence are very different - and guess which one is a higher indicator of future success? Emotionally intelligent founders are more adaptive, resilient, cope better with challenges (and failure) and maintain stronger relationships with their teams. If you’re wondering if I care about a founder’s EI when I consider an investment: the answer is yes.
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