When I started my first internet company I couldn’t get anyone to invest in my idea….. I heard “no†so many times…. 👉 You’re too young 👉 You don’t have any money 👉 You don’t have the experience 👉 You’re crazy, get a “real†job How many of you have ever wanted to go for something but someone told you were crazy? Thankfully my 80 year old grandma believed in me and gave me a $10K loan. She had no idea what I was talking about or how BIG the Internet would actually get. And my kitchen table startup and eventually grew it to $100 million business 💰 My grandma made her money back and then some! 😉 Before she passed away, I was also able to take her on some incredible trips to show my gratitude. Here we are in Italy driving a Ferrari! â¤ï¸ I think about her all the time. It’s why I’ve invested in over 100+ companies. You just need 1 person to make a bet on you! So why am I sharing this story? Today is National Entrepreneurs' Day 👠To ALL the entrepreneurs out there, I want to remind you that if I can do it… SO CAN YOU! 💪 #entrepreneur #founder #startup #success
What an incredible story! It just goes to show how important belief in yourself—and sometimes in having just one person who believes in you—can make all the difference. Your grandma’s faith in you, despite not understanding the full scope of your vision, is truly inspiring. It’s a reminder that no matter how many "no’s" we hear, one “yes†can change everything.
I saw a meme today that said "Believe in yourself. If cauliflower can become pizza, you can do anything!" Thank you for this share and we all need a grandma (engine) like yours! â¤ï¸
Did you actually drive the Ferrari?
💯 Kim Perell my uncle invested $100k in Gutzy Organic - Keep Moving when we were rocky and it made a huge difference ðŸ™ðŸ»
Such an inspiration!!!
Kim Perell Every Big Dream Starts with One Believer When starting a journey, especially as an entrepreneur, hearing “no†is almost a rite of passage. Too young, too inexperienced, too “crazyâ€â€”we’ve all been there. 🌟 But here’s the truth: you don’t need everyone to believe in you, just one person who does. For some, that might be a mentor, a friend, or in this case, an 80-year-old grandma who believed before she even understood. 💡 Key Takeaways: Rejection isn’t the end—it’s redirection. One believer can change everything. Gratitude fuels the journey. Never forget the ones who took a chance on you. Pay it forward. When you’ve succeeded, help others who need that first “yes.†On this National Entrepreneurs’ Day, remember: every successful entrepreneur was once told they couldn’t do it. The secret? They didn’t stop trying. #NationalEntrepreneursDay #BelieveInYourself #StartupJourney #Gratitude #DreamBig #Entrepreneurship #KeepGoing #CAROHITUPADHYAYA
Once you believe in yourself and you don't give up, the rest will be history. It is painful that People don't celebrate the process but the results. Well-done ma and God bless Grandma for believing in your dream, may her soul continue to rest in peace.
If Those 1st 4 lines w/ the golden finger? Are still your idea …. Bye bye I say NO too!
Owner, Sharp Family Productions a Faith-based Entertainment Company
10hMy mom sent me a check for $500 when she couldn’t afford her cancer medication for me to start my company. She called me her “warrior,†and told me to never quit fighting because she believed in me. She has passed and my company, “Sharp Family Productions,LLC,†(a faith-based, family-friendly entertainment company) lives on to continue her legacy of faith and family. Love God, Love others. It’s just that simple.