So, I started a thing. Then another thing.
The story of my first startup, Shopmatey, the lessons learned, and how it led to what I'm building now with Omni.
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Reflections
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I kept applying to accelerators until I asked a better question
I used to treat accelerator applications as an obvious habit for an ambitious builder. An interview with Antler Singapore in 2025 forced me to ask a different question: was I building the kind of company that actually needed venture capital?
I wanted a Google Knowledge Panel for the wrong reason
I used to think getting a Google Knowledge Panel was a status symbol for an ambitious founder. When one finally appeared, I realized the panel was just a side effect of doing real work and leaving clean evidence.