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Deepasnhu Chail

Mastering the Game o... • 1y

#9 Motivating examples of startups that displayed incredible hustle and grit to survive their early days DailyHunt (formerly Newshunt) Unable to raise funding for years, DailyHunt's founders operated in survival mode - paying salaries from their personal savings and taking bank loans. The team worked night shifts to produce content and drive user growth. Their perseverance paid off when DailyHunt finally raised over $100 million.

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