Session abstract
What you’ll learn
Building a startup doesn't always begin with quitting your job. For many founders, it starts as a side project built during late nights and weekends. Over the past four years, I’ve run Side Project Society, a community of builders working to move from idea to launch while working full time. Along the way, I’ve seen hundreds of people wrestle with the same challenges: validating ideas, finding users, staying consistent, and turning passion projects into real businesses. In this talk, I’ll share the biggest lessons learned from that community, including how to validate before overbuilding, get your first users, maintain momentum, and avoid the side project graveyard.