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The First Week at a Startup Taught Me More Than I Expected

Aryan Choudhary on January 09, 2026

Since many of you seemed interested in reading more about this, here’s my first-week reflection. My first week at a startup felt less like startin...
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Love the point about titles mattering less than momentum. In a startup, the 'code' is only half the battle; the rest is just finding where the friction is and greasing the gears. It’s a specific kind of 'building phase' that changes how you think about problem-solving. Don't worry about 'getting a life' just yet—the 0 to 1 phase is where the best stories (and bugs) are made. Great read.

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Aryan Choudhary

Thank you for reading and supporting me through this comment! Really helps keep my spirits up!

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Web Developer Hyper

I’m glad to hear you’re doing well in the first week of your new job. I know you’re super clever and will get used to your new role in no time. Good luck!🫡

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Aryan Choudhary

Yes thank you! I'll do my best!

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Capin Judicael Akpado

Thoughtful article !

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Aryan Choudhary

Thank you for reading!

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jabo Landry

Wow, Congrats on your new experience

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Aryan Choudhary

Thanks alot!

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leob

Very thoughtful article, almost philosophical, good way to reflect on things!

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Aryan Choudhary

Thank you for reading!