7 Founders on Their Proudest Moment as an Entrepreneur

These founders took some time to reflect on their biggest milestones yet.

Question: What has been your proudest moment as an entrepreneur so far?

Receiving a Patent

"My proudest moment was receiving a favorable patent on our proprietary system and method for socially connecting individuals. AlignedSigns.com now has proprietary protection over our unique formula for connecting people. We are the only patented self-discovery and relationship tool using Western Astrology, Chinese Zodiac and Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment to match members."


Watching a Client Succeed

"Every once in a while, I receive a phone call from my clients inviting me to their graduation ceremony or telling me that they have received a scholarship to the college they always wanted. That is extremely rewarding because I know that I have made a difference in at least one person's life."


Talking to Investors or Supporters

"My proudest moments are when I get to talk with a prospective employee or investor and see how excited about our vision and that they want to be a part of the journey. "


Doing Payroll for the First Time

"For several months at my first startup I had worked exclusively with contractors over sporadic hours, which made it difficult to scale the business and provide stability for the people who were helping me grow a brand. Then, after we saved some money in the bank and locked in some retainer clients, I was able to offer salaries and put a few people on payroll: an extremely rewarding milestone."


Watching My Team Succeed

"We've focused on building a strong team that's dedicated to our work and mission. Stepping back and seeing how everyone in our company has progressed as individuals and as a team to operate seamlessly and flawlessly together is unlike anything else. I could not be more proud of the team that I work with and the goals we've achieved together towards our mission and the future of our oceans. "


Seeing a Difference in a Customer's Life

"Occasionally I'll get an email or a phone call from a customer who isn't calling to complain but rather wants to tell me about how our moringa products have helped him/her lead a healthier life. That's the best moment in the world."


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7 Founders on Their Proudest Moment as an Entrepreneur

These founders took some time to reflect on their biggest milestones yet.

Question: What has been your proudest moment as an entrepreneur so far?

Receiving a Patent

"My proudest moment was receiving a favorable patent on our proprietary system and method for socially connecting individuals. AlignedSigns.com now has proprietary protection over our unique formula for connecting people. We are the only patented self-discovery and relationship tool using Western Astrology, Chinese Zodiac and Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment to match members."


Watching a Client Succeed

"Every once in a while, I receive a phone call from my clients inviting me to their graduation ceremony or telling me that they have received a scholarship to the college they always wanted. That is extremely rewarding because I know that I have made a difference in at least one person's life."


Talking to Investors or Supporters

"My proudest moments are when I get to talk with a prospective employee or investor and see how excited about our vision and that they want to be a part of the journey. "


Doing Payroll for the First Time

"For several months at my first startup I had worked exclusively with contractors over sporadic hours, which made it difficult to scale the business and provide stability for the people who were helping me grow a brand. Then, after we saved some money in the bank and locked in some retainer clients, I was able to offer salaries and put a few people on payroll: an extremely rewarding milestone."


Watching My Team Succeed

"We've focused on building a strong team that's dedicated to our work and mission. Stepping back and seeing how everyone in our company has progressed as individuals and as a team to operate seamlessly and flawlessly together is unlike anything else. I could not be more proud of the team that I work with and the goals we've achieved together towards our mission and the future of our oceans. "


Seeing a Difference in a Customer's Life

"Occasionally I'll get an email or a phone call from a customer who isn't calling to complain but rather wants to tell me about how our moringa products have helped him/her lead a healthier life. That's the best moment in the world."


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