After raising funds, I chose to step back from media, events, and constant networking. I realized the only thing that matters right now is building our product and reaching product–market fit.
I’ve paused most mentor conversations—not out of disregard, but because I want to apply advice at the right stage. For example, The Great CEO Within is a handbook that requires a full company restructure. I’m halfway through, and I can’t just “read” it—I need to implement every lesson as I go. The same applies to Barakah Effect and other guidance I’ve received. Timing matters.
One mentor I work with is from Toyota Finance. Until Cityboy V3 is on the road, there isn’t much value in those discussions. Once the car is live, financing becomes real.
The truth is, without my product I am nothing. People know me because of the car, and right now, the car hasn’t reached product–market fit. Before funding, I did everything possible to secure investment. Now that we have it, my responsibility is to focus 100% on building.
Some might say this approach disconnects me from people. I don’t believe that. A real relationship—whether with friends, mentors, or investors—doesn’t fade with time. When the moment is right, the conversation picks up exactly where it left off.
Investors deserve clear signs of growth within a timeframe. That’s my responsibility to deliver. But endless meetings and appearances won’t get us there.
At the end of the day, everything comes down to one thing: achieving product–market fit. All else is just detail.