Pippa Harman is the co-founder and chief executive of Renude, an AI company that works with cosmetics brands to provide personalised skincare support.
In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Harman discusses connecting with likeminded founders, preventing burnout by making time for yourself and understanding how you work best.
What advice would you give to a first-time founder?
It’s a wild ride, so strap in! I think there are two things every first-time founder should do. Firstly, connect with likeminded founders – no one understands the journey quite as well, and it’s important to be able to share your experiences.
Secondly, learn how your brain works. This not only means understanding when and how you work best (to maximise productivity), but also why your internal thoughts sometimes turn against you and how to recognise and mitigate this....