Back to work

I know I said (over a month ago) that I'd talk about an exciting pivot we've had, but I think I should hold off until that is all signed and set in stone. Wouldn't want to mess anything up before its started- but oh man its good. And I'm still as stoked about it as I was when I learned about it back in March.

I've taken much of the past month off for travel. I started with brilliant 14 day trip to Israel, highlighted by brilliant new friends, a lot of discussion about Morph, personal aspirations, and founders roles in businesses. Then, after a one day lay over in Brussels (lots of french fries, Delirium Tremmons, and a crepe), I moved onto an 8 day road trip of Southern Ireland with my family. It was an incredible month (one that I did not completely expect), and I relished the adventure of it all. It was a good break, and, I expect, one of the last long ones I'll be able to take for a long, long time. I cherished it, because there is nothing I love more than the adrenaline of exploring a new city. But now, after a month of rest, its time to get back to work.

Just to clarify, it wasn't all rest. I took calls at 3am to conclude legal issues surrounding foreign visas, contracts, and stock options. But finally, finally, it seems like we're done. Additionally, I had a few chats with Oscar and David, checking in on their progress, and the meetings they've had with our new customer (more to come when I'm actually confident we've signed them). All is going well, their work looks outstanding, from the samples they've showed me, and we're moving at a great pace. 

And that's an important aspect of the whole "start a company" thing. I could be on vacation, 10,000 miles away. It doesn't matter- when problems arise, all else goes out the window, and I must be there to solve them. As friends hang out around me, I take calls, answer emails, and schedule meetings. But I am able to find even these grudging activities fun! Because its all for something I love- its all for Morph. 

In a few days, I'm returning to North Carolina. I'll be back on July 20th, less than a month before our hoped for beta launch. On the to do list? Insurance, pricing negotiations with our customer, contracts with the customer and drivers (I just love legal work!) and a push to hire, and build some marketing campaigns out for recruitment. We've got a busy month, but I'm ecstatic to get started! This is what I got into the entrepreneurship game for. I look forward to the challenges.

Sababa!

-Adriel