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INC. THIS MORNING Satisfied? That's a problem Good morning, Hari Subramanian has a rule for his entrepreneurial career: If what he's working on makes him a little bit scared, he knows he's on the right track. The founder and CEO of San Francisco-based business app platform Appify, Subramanian has always been wary of getting stuck in a comfort zone, a mindset his father instilled in him during his childhood in Thoothukudi, in the Tamil Nadu state of India. Even though his family struggled to make ends meet, Subramanian's father always urged him to maintain grand ambitions. And pushing himself to think bigger and push beyond the scope of what seems possible has served the serial entrepreneur well. Read our story to learn how Subramanian has scaled multiple startups--including one that got acquired by General Electric for $915 million--and why he’s still fighting complacency with every new move. SPONSORED CONTENT Term life insurance at a price you can afford Whatever you think term life insurance costs...it’s probably less. Haven Life Insurance Agency offers an affordable way to buy life insurance online. A $500,000, 20-year Haven Term policy for around $18/mo. That’s peace of mind for the price of a large cheese pizza. JOIN US: Join us for a conversation with Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder and CEO of Blueland, which is reimagining cleaning products to eliminate single-use plastic packaging. Yoo will share how her passion for sustainability and innovation led her to become a serial retail entrepreneur. Hear her talk about her personal and professional achievements in this industry, and how to start a business (or two) based around your passions. Thursday, July 15, 2021, 12:00 pm Eastern Time Reserve your free spot. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: She’s a Black female founder who successfully raised $2 million in venture capital. This is her story. --Inc. SPAC success or failure can hinge on this single factor. --Inc. The pandemic ushered in a new wave of pet owners. Now, pet startups are having a field day. --Wired (subscription required) Want to commemorate five of history’s most famous startup failures? There are some new toys for that. --The Verge Use this four-step approach to reconnect with the post-pandemic worker. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: It could have been a common startup failure story--but this entrepreneur turned his business failure into a successful exit. Here’s how. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at calbertdeitch@inc.com, and sign up for daily text messages from me. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. Disclosures:  Sponsored by Haven Life Insurance Agency. Estimate based on a 35 year old female in excellent health. Price does not reflect the rate for applicants in CA, DE, FL, ND, NY and SD. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC21 Haven Term in certain states, including NC) issued by C.M. Life Insurance Company (C.M. Life), Enfield, CT 06082. In New York (DTC-NY), California (DTC-CA), and other states it is issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001.  This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy