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What I See When I Watch You Build

I watch my partner every day as she builds tng.sh, and I see things she probably doesn't realize I notice.

I see the struggle. The weight of being a CEO sits heavy on her shoulders. There are late nights when the fears creep in—Will this work? Will people come? Is it enough? The doubts that every founder faces but rarely talks about.

But I also see the growth. With each demo, each pitch, each conversation, she's becoming more confident. She's finding her voice. She's starting to believe—really believe—in what she's building. Even when she can't see it herself, I can see her changing, becoming stronger.

I see the emotions she tries to hide. The spark of excitement when someone finally gets it. The quiet disappointment when they don't. The determination that brings her back the next day to try again. Building something from nothing takes courage, and she shows up with it every single day.

I watch her give demos, asking people to believe in our tool, asking them to help us build this dream. There's something remarkable about watching someone you love put themselves out there like that.

And I see myself in all of this too. I'm trying to help, but I'm not always a good listener. I miss things sometimes. I don't always say the right words or catch what she really needs in the moment. But I'm doing my best. I'm here, beside her, trying.

The truth is, this isn't really about whether tng.sh succeeds or fails, though I really, really wish for her success. It's about watching her become who she's meant to be. It's about being beside her through the struggle. It's about knowing I get to witness this journey.

She deserves to succeed. Not just because she's working hard—lots of people work hard. But because she's brave enough to keep going when it's uncertain, vulnerable enough to ask for help, and persistent enough to believe even when it's hard.

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