​Founder Series | I’m building outside the usual startup hubs. Does that change the rules?

​Event Description: Founders building outside major startup ecosystems often wonder if they’re at a disadvantage or just on a different path.

​This session is a global, inclusive conversation about geography, access, and what actually matters at the early stage.

​We’ll talk about:

• ​What changes (and what doesn’t)

• ​How to work with your context, not against it

• ​Letting go of one-size-fits-all startup narratives

​This is for you if:

• ​You’re building outside traditional hubs

• ​You don’t see many people “like you” in startup media

• ​You want realism, not comparison

​About this space: Our sessions are intentionally not recorded so people can speak honestly.

​You’re welcome to share general lessons or insights you take away on social but please don’t attribute comments or stories to specific people.

​Participation looks different for everyone:

• ​You’re welcome to speak, ask questions in chat, or just listen

• ​Cameras are optional

• ​Listening counts as participating

​This is a global space. Different accents, levels of English, time zones, and startup contexts are all expected here.

​These conversations help shape future resources (writing, courses, tools) - the goal is to reflect what founders are actually experiencing, not what startup media says you should be experiencing.

​If you’re dealing with this right now, showing up live really does matter.

​Lolita Taub​, ​Founder & General Partner, Ganas Ventures
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