Andaman Sheekha Special Feature Section
In the world we live in, there is tremendous popularity of start-ups. These are modern business ventures which propel forth the economy of the future. Huge acceptance is received by them all over the world. With time, it can be seen that several startup companies are sold at one point or the other. This is one such tale that is very intriguing.
The tale of Brynn Putnam
Brynn Putnam gained about five hundred million dollars by selling her start-up called the mirror. The firm to which she sold the startup is known as Lululemon Athletica. Her journey has been incredible and something to reckon with. Selling a startup for so many dollars is an incredible achievement. That too being able to sell to a firm like Lululemon Athletica is truly intriguing.
What her firm is all about?
Every startup is about a unique idea that can distinguish itself from others. In the sphere of business, there is an immense amount of competition always and it can be seen that startups shall have to make themselves as much unique as possible to succeed. The concept of Putnam is indeed unique. She created a streaming platform of workout classes that can be put up on a reflective glass in front. This idea is a game-changer. People can now work out even more conveniently.
Pandemic and the mirror app
The pandemic increased the popularity of her app as people all over the world have been suffering restricting movements and increased amounts of lockdowns. Thus their fitness regimes are threatened to be compromised as gyms are closed. But with this app, they can now easily conduct their workout from the comfort of their home.
Her vision
Now with the merger of the firm, she has still not quite, the parent firm is engaged in the business of clothing and that is why she still associates herself with the business. She wants to take it further. Larger plans are in store for her. After all, that is what makes a successful business person, one who can have a vision for the future and along with it persistent commitment to achieve that.
Her tips
As means of inspiration and wisdom, she talks about how every startup goes through a period of despair. It is very natural according to her. That means things are on the right course. However, one should never give up. She says that success may be just around the corner and if people give up prematurely then they will never be able to see it. There shall be a lot of people to pull visionaries down but that should never prove to be a hindrance at all.
Thus it can be concluded that according to her the life she leads or the journey that she undertook has been indeed a surreal one and that is what makes it so unique in the first place. She never imagined things would take a course like this but they somehow did and she is grateful for that and cherishes everything. (Souce: CNBC make it)
