India, July 30 -- Behind every overnight success is a story of grit that few get to witness. A Singapore-based entrepreneur recently broke down the unseen struggles behind her present achievements. While public perception today sees a founder purchasing a brand-new Porsche and earning millions, the reality includes initial pitch rejections and battling $80,000 in debt.

"A friendly reminder our timelines all look completely different, so don't compare yourself to others. We all start somewhere," Singapore-based founder Miza Nazili wrote on Instagram. She posted a series of visuals giving a glimpse at her journey.

The first visual, split into two, shows her standing beside a Porsche, and the other shows her, stressed, sitting on a chair. ...