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90% of founders fail.
i’ve spent years living with and learning from the 10% who make it.
here’s what i learned:
i’ve spent years living with and learning from the 10% who make it.
here’s what i learned:
at @launchhouse, we spend more time IRL with founders than any vc in history.
i’ve personally interviewed 1000s and lived with nearly 100.
these are the 9 traits i’ve consistently seen from the very best.
i’ve personally interviewed 1000s and lived with nearly 100.
these are the 9 traits i’ve consistently seen from the very best.
@launchhouse ask for things
the best founders don’t stop until they get what they want.
they hustle and aren't afraid to be annoying af. it works.
the best founders don’t stop until they get what they want.
they hustle and aren't afraid to be annoying af. it works.
@launchhouse trust your instincts
the best founders let their instincts override the data.
they know that in the early days the data is often incomplete.
“all of my best decisions in business and in life have been made with heart and intuition, not analysis.” – @jeffbezos
the best founders let their instincts override the data.
they know that in the early days the data is often incomplete.
“all of my best decisions in business and in life have been made with heart and intuition, not analysis.” – @jeffbezos
@launchhouse @JeffBezos be optimistic
the best founders are optimistic about the future.
they embrace personal risk to make that future a reality for the world.
the best founders are optimistic about the future.
they embrace personal risk to make that future a reality for the world.
@launchhouse @JeffBezos think longterm
when i worked at @airbnb, @bchesky told us to have an "infinite time horizon"
this let us focus on solving problems rather than hitting arbitrary deadlines.
the best founders know most "overnight successes" actually look like this:
(h/t @jckbtchr)
when i worked at @airbnb, @bchesky told us to have an "infinite time horizon"
this let us focus on solving problems rather than hitting arbitrary deadlines.
the best founders know most "overnight successes" actually look like this:
(h/t @jckbtchr)
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr stay curious
the best founders are always searching for why they may be wrong.
they’re adaptable and change their mind without hesitation when confronted with facts.
the best founders are always searching for why they may be wrong.
they’re adaptable and change their mind without hesitation when confronted with facts.
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr move fast and execute
your biggest advantage as a startup is speed.
making decisions quickly means you spend more time executing than analyzing.
put things out there and iterate until you have product-market fit.
your biggest advantage as a startup is speed.
making decisions quickly means you spend more time executing than analyzing.
put things out there and iterate until you have product-market fit.
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr replace yourself
the best founders are the best generalists you’ll meet.
they’ll take on anything, no matter how big or small.
over time they replace parts of their roles with specialists who can do it better.
the best founders are the best generalists you’ll meet.
they’ll take on anything, no matter how big or small.
over time they replace parts of their roles with specialists who can do it better.
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr pursue 10x opportunities
the best founders think big.
how can we 10x revenue? how can we 10x the team?
getting one 10x bet right has asymmetric upside.
the best founders think big.
how can we 10x revenue? how can we 10x the team?
getting one 10x bet right has asymmetric upside.
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr go all in
the best founders make sacrifices and work incredibly hard.
all nighters are common. @elonmusk slept on the tesla factory floor.
they know it's a temporary discomfort for a longterm benefit.
the best founders make sacrifices and work incredibly hard.
all nighters are common. @elonmusk slept on the tesla factory floor.
they know it's a temporary discomfort for a longterm benefit.
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr @elonmusk at @launchhouse we’re hosting a free sprint on Building in a Bear Market
@andrewchen from @a16z and @michellebailhe from @sequoia will be your teachers
our goal is to help founders prep for a downturn in the vc market.
sign up for free today: www.launchhouse.com/sprints/building-in-the-bear-market
@andrewchen from @a16z and @michellebailhe from @sequoia will be your teachers
our goal is to help founders prep for a downturn in the vc market.
sign up for free today: www.launchhouse.com/sprints/building-in-the-bear-market
@launchhouse @JeffBezos @Airbnb @bchesky @jckbtchr @elonmusk @andrewchen @a16z @michellebailhe @sequoia i’m also starting to share more of what i’ve learned from founding @launchhouse and then raising from some of the best vc firms in the world
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