Post by Redwood Founders

You ever tried solving a Rubik's Cube upside down? Startups can be tough - hours of hustle, more matcha than claude credits, and you're still thinking 'Is this the right way?' Halfway through our summer batch Chukwuka Ivenso was asking the same question. Every path forward was unclear. Progress felt slow. The idea that once felt exciting, started to feel heavy. Quitting became a real consideration! And then... a pivot. 🛌 Now he's building AI agents for regulatory compliance in the Life Sciences industry and getting ready to scale both product & team (watch this space👀) What changed? Not some magical light bulb moment, but people. Honest conversations. A support network that showed up. VCs, after hours speakers, late-night chats that helped cut through the noise. And that’s the part most people miss. Ideas don't bloom in the dark, that's why we run after hours. To give you access to the best founders, VCs and peers that help you see what's working, what's not and what's next. If you're feeling stuck maybe it's time for your own pivot. after hours 👇