THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW Can your business survive without you? Read time: 2.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Last week I sat on a panel with Elfried Samba and Lauren Spearman, and Elf said something that’s been playing in my head ever since: “Build a business you could work at forever, but structure it so you could sell it tomorrow.” It’s one of those deceptively simple lines that captures years of lessons in one sentence. For founders, it’s also a reality check. Because most of us...
11 days ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW Who’s In Your Pond?: Why Environment Shapes Entrepreneurial Growth Read time: 5.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 You’ve probably heard the phrase: “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Recently, I came across something called the Frog Pond Effect, and it hit me hard. It’s the idea that we feel more confident when we’re the big fish in a small pond...even if that pond is quietly holding us back. When I was 25, I raised my first...
17 days ago • 1 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Founder Mode 2.0: Saturday 22nd November Read time: 1.5 minutes Here we go again! If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know I dropped a hint last week. After a sold-out first run of Founder Mode, I’ve managed to squeeze in one more live event before the end of the year. Same location, same energy, and a format I’ve refined based on feedback from the first group of founders. I’ll be honest, I loved every second of presenting and sharing the lessons I wish...
24 days ago • 1 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW Want More Loyal Customers? Introducing the IKEA Effect Read time: 5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 One of the best lessons I’ve learned building HURR is this: your customers will love what they help you create far more than what you hand them perfectly polished. Idea: Co-creation as a USP Concept: How to engage your community My Challenge To You: Build with your customers 💠The Idea: I recently came across a concept that made me reflect on my own journey as an...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Founder Memo Live: what I learned from 50+ builders in one room Read time: 3 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Here are three interesting ideas (business, entrepreneurship and personal growth) to start your week: Advice: Why chaos is a growth signal, not a failure Slides: 3 frameworks that woke up the room Stat: Only 4% of businesses ever reach £1M revenue (here’s how to change that) 🤝 The Idea: Yesterday, I hosted my first-ever Founder Memo Live. A sold-out...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW My Monthly “Think Day” Ritual Read time: 2 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 💡 The Idea At the start of 2025, you might remember I started blocking out one day a month for something I call a “Think Day.” No meetings, no tasks, no deliverables. Just a bit of time to sit and think. I didn’t plan for it to become a mini-ritual. I just knew I was feeling reactive, always answering, never thinking. And I wanted a way to zoom out, regularly, without waiting for a...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Without an Operating System, Your Startup Will Run You Read time: 3.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Here are three interesting thoughts to start your week: The Idea: Simple systems as you scale The Systems: The six-week work cycle The Quote: James Clear, Atomic Habits 💡 The Idea: If you walked into HURR today, you’d see more than just a fashion rental platform. You’d see an operating system quietly running in the background. From how we onboard new hires to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW The Fastest Way to Learn? Teach It Like You’re 10 Years Old Read time: 2.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 In Case You Missed It: Last week, I shared a post on how I’m actually using AI — the 6 tools in my stack and exactly how they’re saving me time, helping me move faster, and keeping me focused as a founder. I also posted on LinkedIn about the exact AI prompts I’m using right now (from validating new ideas in minutes to automating reports and streamlining...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Urgent ≠Important: How Founders Can Prioritise Like CEOs Read time: 3.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Here are three interesting ideas (business, entrepreneurship and personal growth) to start your week: Advice: Reactivity vs productivity, do you notice the difference? Frameworks: The 2x2 decision tool Quote: Dwight D. Eisenhower 🤝 The Advice: About a year ago, I looked at my calendar and realised that every single slot was full. ack-to-back calls, Slack...
2 months ago • 1 min read