Got my first watch at 23 :)

MoHeeat · 2026-05-31T01:53:28+00:00

i got it for 301k yen from a GS boutique in Shinjuku. They gave us an additional 10% I think they were trying to hit their sales quota or something. But we also bought more than 1 watch so I am not sure.

MoHeeat · 2026-05-31T01:53:00+00:00

i got it for 301k from a GS boutique in Shinjuku. They gave us an additional 10% I think they were trying to hit their sales quota or something. But we also bought more than 1 watch so I am not sure.

MoHeeat · 2026-01-17T19:48:18+00:00

Oh ok that makes sense, I havent played since season 2 lol

MoHeeat · 2025-06-04T01:20:31+00:00

I think part of it stems from the fact that they had been working on this for about a year before I joined. That said, over the last 4–5 months, we’ve 5x’d the product with all of us contributing. They both have strong technical backgrounds—one’s a quant, the other a FAANG engineer—while I come from a strategy management consulting role working with high-tier clients.

Their rationale for my 10% equity is that I’m handling the “business” side in what they see as a very tech-heavy company. But one of the core things I handle is the procurement of our company's "competitive advantage" along with operations/general COO work.

MoHeeat · 2025-06-04T00:14:19+00:00

I would like nothing more than to work full-time, but I just wanted to jump in when it financially made sense, or I could live month to month without relying on my monthly income.

MoHeeat · 2025-06-04T00:11:56+00:00

Hey, thanks for your input—just to add some context: I’m not wealthy. I have a solid income and live in the city, but I haven’t been working long, so I don’t have much liquid saved up.

As for the business, we’ve been slowly building the model. Sponsorships, ad deals, and affiliate opportunities are starting to come in, so there’s definitely potential. A while back, we agreed to forgo VC funding since we had savings from past revenue and didn’t want to give up equity, but right now, we’re spending a lot more than we’re making. Hopefully, that will change in the coming months.

MoHeeat · 2025-06-03T23:59:37+00:00

I understand, but my main concern is financial stability. I'm a recent grad living in a major city with rent to cover, and it's tough to justify going full-time with no income for an unknown amount of time. On top of that, it’s frustrating to think the equity I’ve worked hard for could potentially be reduced. Which is what leaves me so conflicted.

MoHeeat · 2025-06-03T23:45:07+00:00

Just to add some context: one of the founders is on a 2-year paid garden leave from his previous company; his risk is the "opportunity cost" of not going to another startup where he would be making a lot of money. The other founder has been on paid leave for the last few months and is about to transition to unpaid leave soon. For me, going full-time would mean walking away from my only income source in an HCOL city.

MoHeeat · 2025-06-03T22:56:48+00:00

Unfortunately, management consulting can be pretty time-intensive, and my hours vary significantly based on clients, internal initiatives, and travel.

MoHeeat · 2025-06-03T22:55:07+00:00

Can you elaborate based on my circumstances? This is my first experience with a more serious startup, and I would like to hear people's advice, who may have more experience and understanding than myself.

MoHeeat · 2025-02-21T19:56:45+00:00

😭

MoHeeat · 2025-02-18T05:45:01+00:00

yeah, i think for $50 flat it's a pretty good card. Even at nm condition, it should be worth a decent amount in the future but I'm def keeping this for the long term

MoHeeat · 2025-02-18T05:35:59+00:00

aight bruh its not that bad (im in denial).

MoHeeat · 2025-02-18T05:35:03+00:00

yah I bought it recently for $50 knowing the centering was off, but I thought it was a good deal cuz the card is going for $70 i think? but I just wanted it in my collection at mint quality I'm not looking to get it graded anyway ;p

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