Abhay Agarwal, founder of Clinics On Cloud, reflects on the often unseen struggles of entrepreneurship. He shares the emotional toll of being ignored, rejected, and doubted in the early stages, where efforts like cold emails and networking often led nowhere. However, once success came—through traction and investor attention—the same people who once overlooked him began seeking connections.
He emphasizes how the world’s recognition is conditional, and urges fellow entrepreneurs not to let external validation define their worth. He encourages seasoned founders to show empathy to those still hustling and reminds everyone to support one another in the entrepreneurial journey.