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What it’s Like to be a Startup CEO

Being a founder/CEO is nothing like you think it is when you watch as “just” part of the management team. You think it’s about making tough calls and making key decisions every day, every week, every month. It is.

But what it’s really about is 24/7/365 accountability — in a way you have never experienced before.

You are responsible for every functional area. Every [cent] of revenue; every dollar spent. Every mistake. Every terrible, horrible decision. Every moment of every day.

Read more: Mashable

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