Three months ago, I walked away from a $300K job straight out of college to bet on myself. Here's who I am, what I value, and why I'm looking for a cofounder. I grew up in a small city in China, but at 17, driven by an unstoppable spirit, I packed my life into a suitcase and moved alone to the US. Majoring in math at Columbia, I quickly absorbed enough programming to join the founding team of a Series-A startup as an intern. Working side-by-side with the founders demystified what it takes to build something impactful, igniting a fire in me to pursue entrepreneurship. The past three months, I solo designed, built, and bootstrapped a mindset app (1,000+ signups and 90 MAUs) purely through hustle – cold outreach and organic social media. But to create something transformative that touches millions, I need the right partner. What I Value and How I Work: Growth and Resilience I see building a startup as a profound journey of learning and self-discovery. Each obstacle is a test stone for personal transformation. Having true ownership fuels our drive to overcome ourselves and setbacks. Independent Thinking I value 1st-principle thinking and experimentation more than validation from accelerators and VCs. A startup primary goal is to deliver a solution, rather than raising. Exceptional products combined with strategic social media distribution naturally attract the resources we need. Process over Outcome Startups are long, uncertain journeys. I'm looking for someone commits to separates their identity from outcomes — someone who sees the journey as its own reward, views setbacks as feedbacks. I believe this is the only way to stay optimistic amid vast uncertainty. My primary interests are in consumer, especially in personal development. If you're ready to commit to growth, innovation and impact — let’s connect and make a dent in the universe.

Read the post on X