THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW What Is Traction, Really? How to Measure It as a Founder Read time: 5.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Traction and growth are the two buzzwords every entrepreneur hears. But what do they really mean when you’re just starting out? As a startup founder, people often dodge the “revenue numbers” or “traction” questions...understandably so. Here’s my advice: own your numbers, even if they’re small. If you’ve had 80 customers part with their hard-earned cash to buy...
8 days ago • 3 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW Carving Out Your Niche in a Crowded Market Read time: 2 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 When I first launched HURR, I believed the key to winning was avoiding direct competition. I thought staying in our own lane would keep us safe. But I was wrong. Some of our biggest breakthroughs actually came from studying our competitors closely — learning what they did well, where they struggled, and using that insight to sharpen our own edge. It’s easy to see competition...
15 days ago • 3 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Do You Need A Co-Founder? Read time: 3.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 At the start of HURR, I was told: You’ll never make it without a technical co-founder. So, I went out and found one. Matt was amazing, and so much of HURR’s success is thanks to him (you can read more about our founding story here). But looking back, I’ve often asked myself: Did I really need a co-founder, or rather someone with technical expertise to solve the problem at hand? Here’s the...
22 days ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Founder Memo: What I Wish I Knew, Saturday 6th September Read time: 1.5 minutes Hey you.. When I was still in my corporate job, I went to a talk hosted by three founders. I sat by myself, far too shy to ask a question, let alone say out loud, “I don’t really like my job, but I'm not quite brave enough to start a business.” But I remember thinking — if these founders can do it, maybe I can too? That moment planted the seed. A few weeks later, I started...
29 days ago • 1 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW Experiences vs. Things: The Ultimate ROI Read time: 2.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 You asked, I've listened.... I’m hosting my first IRL Founder Memo event — a half-day deep dive into exactly what I wish I’d known before scaling a company, raising, burning out, and starting again with clarity. 🪄 It’s not public yet. But as a newsletter reader, I've released a small number of EARLYBIRD tickets for 20% off before anyone else. Link here. Right... let's get...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS - BY VICTORIA PREW No Time, No Money? No Problem: Solutions for Entrepreneurs Read time: 4 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Two of the biggest barriers I’ve heard from you in writing this newsletter are time and money. These two roadblocks stop so many from ever taking that leap. Recently, one of you sent in an email that really resonated (see below)—it was about juggling a full-time job while dreaming of starting a business, but feeling completely stuck because of the lack of...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW Healthy Eating When Life is Chaotic: A Founder’s Guide Read time: 2.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 If there’s one thing I’ve learned about entrepreneurship, it’s this: when life gets chaotic, eating healthy is often the first thing to go. Deliveroo calls your name, and suddenly you’re running on caffeine, pizza, and sugar. This was definitely me in the early days of building a business. Still sometimes is. A few years back, though, I made a conscious effort...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW Figma Took 7 Years to Reach $1M in Revenue: Why Patience Pays Off Read time: 2.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 Here are three interesting ideas (business, entrepreneurship and personal growth) to start your week: Advice: Good things take time Framework: The Startup Marathon Quote: Oprah Winfrey 🤝 The Advice: This weekend, I unplugged completely....72 hours offline in a glass treehouse (highly recommend Kip Hideaways if you’re looking for a reset). With no...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
THRIVING IN CHAOS, BY VICTORIA PREW What No One Tells You About Entrepreneurship... Read time: 2.5 minutes Happy Monday team 👋 I've been thinking on this. Entrepreneurship is one of the most glamorised careers out there. But in reality? It’s one of the toughest paths you can choose. We’re all wired to share our wins...the highs that get celebrated, posted, and liked. But the lows? The moments of doubt, the sleepless nights, the constant pressure to perform? Those don’t make it to Instagram....
2 months ago • 3 min read