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Antoine Buteau

Antoine Buteau

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Lessons from Nithin Kamath CEO of Zerodha

Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of Zerodha, is a unique and widely admired figure in the Indian startup ecosystem. He is the standard-bearer for bootstrapping, building a highly profitable, customer-centric business without raising any external venture capital. His philosophy is a masterclass in long-term thinking, financial discipline, and building
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Lessons from Prayank Swaroop of Accel

Prayank Swaroop, a partner at Accel India, is a prominent and highly respected investor in the Indian startup ecosystem. With a background in engineering and experience at Adobe, he has a deep, first-principles understanding of technology and product. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in the B2B/SaaS and
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Lessons from Ravi Gupta of Sequoia

Ravi Gupta, a General Partner at Sequoia Capital in the US, has a unique and highly respected perspective shaped by his experience on both sides of the table: as a successful operator who was the CFO/COO of Instacart, and as a top-tier venture capitalist. This dual experience makes his
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Lessons from Sam Lessin

Sam Lessin, a General Partner at Slow Ventures, former VP of Product at Facebook, and founder of Drop.io and Fin, is a prominent voice in the tech and venture capital landscape. Known for his candid and often contrarian perspectives, Lessin shares his insights through his writing at The Information,
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Lessons from Yoni Retchman

Yoni Rechtman, a partner at Slow Ventures, is a prolific writer and speaker in the venture capital space, known for his insightful and often counterintuitive takes on investing, startups, and the broader tech landscape. Through his Substack newsletter, "99% Derisible," and various interviews, he has shared a wealth
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Lessons from Brian Chesky

As the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky has navigated the company from a humble air mattress in a San Francisco apartment to a global hospitality giant. His journey has been marked by a unique, design-centric approach to leadership and a deep-seated belief in the power of culture and
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Lessons from Robert M. Pirsig

On the open road of philosophical inquiry, Robert M. Pirsig’s "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" and "Lila: An Inquiry into Morals" have served as guideposts for generations of readers. His exploration of "Quality," the intersection of reason and romanticism, and the
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Lessons from Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson, the "Zen Master," is one of the most successful coaches in the history of professional sports. His unparalleled career, which includes 11 NBA championships as a coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, was defined by a unique and revolutionary approach to leadership. Blending
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