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Entry 1
Well here we are then, the start of something that feels a bit like whispering into the vast expanse of the internet. It's like standing at the edge of a cliff on a foggy day; you know the sea is there, you can hear it, but you can't see a thing. That's me, The Invisible Founder, starting a journey without the usual fanfare or, frankly, any sort of visibility at all - intentionally and for a reason…
I've always been a bit of an odd duck, mind you. Never quite satisfied with just taking things at face value. Give me an apple, and I'll end up pondering its entire life story from blossom to supermarket shelf, from the apple farm location to the economics of that country. It's this relentless curiosity that's led me through a number of careers across industries and roles. From the nitty-gritty of design engineering to the high-flying world of finance, and the manic world of founding startups, I've had my fingers in many pies – engineering, finance, software, you name it. And with each bite, I've spotted gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement…
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