Many founders work incredible hours. So what’s all this for…just to make someone like me money?

Hardly.

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I know startups can change lives because I’ve seen it happen.

My mom lives in a small town in Wisconsin. Getting around without a car is nearly impossible — but she can’t drive.

She was born blind in one eye, making depth perception a mess and driving a nonstarter. The basic things we take for granted — getting groceries, making a doctor’s appointment, or just grabbing coffee at Starbucks — are very difficult for her.

Or were…until Uber and Instacart!

When I was a kid, we often waited over an hour for a taxi home with our groceries. And we did that outside in frigid temperatures, lest we miss the car.

Now, neatly packed bags appear on Mom’s doorstep, like magic.

We stood in deep snow waiting for the bus if we wanted to go anywhere. I think I spent half my childhood saying “Where the heck is this thing?”

Now, an Uber glides up in minutes, taking Mom wherever she likes.

One of my companies got acquired today. It made me think that despite this financial win, we do this job for a lot more than money.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or startup employee, we want to make something amazing! We want to make a nicer life for other people.

So the next time you’re staring at your computer at 3am, remember this: what you do matters. You’re creating the future, and it’s going to be awesome!

What motivates you? Leave a comment at the bottom and let me know!

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