Get Unstuck & On Target
Ep188 Shafqat Huq - Why Your Startup Idea Should Be Scrappy at Launch
Serial entrepreneur Shafqat Huq reveals why failure is his secret weapon for business success.
In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Shafqat Huq, a serial entrepreneur who's turned multiple ideas into thriving businesses.
Huq takes us on his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his high school days selling discounted sweaters to classmates. He shares candid insights about his failures and how they shaped his future successes.
"I think it means that I have failed a lot," Huq admits when asked about being a serial entrepreneur. But those failures yielded valuable lessons he applied to later ventures.
Mike digs deep into Huq's experiences, uncovering gems of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs:
- Start now, even if it's scrappy. Huq's first app began with a simple Google form.
- Forget perfection. As Reid Hoffman says, "If you're not embarrassed by your first product launch, you've launched too late."
- Delegate repeatable tasks. Anything that doesn't require your unique skills can be outsourced.
- Be willing to pivot. When faced with unresponsive overseas developers, Huq flew to Bangladesh to find a new team.
- Focus on practical solutions. Huq's superpower? Translating tech jargon into real-world applications for clients.
Mike highlights Huq's ability to make complex tech accessible to non-technical business owners, praising his responsiveness and practical approach.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to start or grow a business. Huq's journey proves that with persistence, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from failures, entrepreneurial success is within reach.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will challenge your thinking and motivate you to take action on your business ideas.
Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.unstuck.show/188