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Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder

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Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder

@softwarearch

COO & Co-Founder | 16+ yrs in software & solutions architecture | Passionate about digital marketing & mentoring startups. Author of 'Mastering Your Mind.'

Islamabad

Joined June 2011

Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder
@softwarearch
11h
If I could give my younger self one piece of founder advice, it would be this: Stop perfecting the idea. Start executing. 🛑 Not because your first version will be amazing. Not because you won't make mistakes. #Founders #Startups #BuildInPublic #FounderMindset
Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder
@softwarearch
Aug 5
In 2013, Tope Awotona emptied his 401(k), maxed out his credit cards, and poured his $200k life savings into a simple scheduling tool. He had already failed with 3 previous startups. That 4th attempt became #Calendly now valued at over $3 Billion. Thread 👇
Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder
@softwarearch
Aug 4
With AI writing code at breakneck speed, shipping a product with futuristic features and real-time updates is easier than ever. The uncomfortable truth? A great idea and fast code aren't enough to build a company people actually pay for 🛑 Thread 👇
Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder
@softwarearch
Jul 31
Every local service business, clinic, and contractor has the exact same hidden revenue leak: The unanswered phone call. 🛑 When a prospect calls after hours or while you're busy, they almost never leave a voicemail they simply call your competitor. Here's what it cost you 👇
Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder
@softwarearch
Jul 30
The era of pitching 50-page decks to Silicon Valley VCs before building a product is officially over for crypto-native builders. We are seeing a massive structural shift in how #Web3 startups raise capital and launch products. Here is what the new playbook looks like 👇