Hamid Saify

Hamid Saify

Hamid is an Afghan-American entrepreneur with over 11 years of digital marketing & e-commerce experience. He has launched two previous e-commerce startups, both with successful exits.

Website: www.choicepunch.com
Los Angeles, California, United States
Member since March 19, 2012
  • About

I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

I want to invent something cool.

My favorite startups:

Square, Bombfell, Dollar Shave Club

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

The most frustrating part is not being able to do everything at once. The most rewarding part is developing something that solves a person's problem & having them connect with your product.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

Thinking about the wrong thing. Press before product. Advertisers before users.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

1) You can't do it alone
2) Control doesn't mean success
3) Humble yourself