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Serial fail-er here.

Start consulting with companies that have made it a little further down the road and learn from them.

Remember that not everyone has solved the same set of problems.

Find companies that have problems that you already solved with your business, and help that company by applying what you've learned.

They'll benefit from your experience and fresh approach, and you'll see what you can do with a different set of tools (more capital, better product, better team, etc.)

After working with a few companies for a few quarters, you might have a fresh outlook on whether to solve a new problem or join an established company.