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Lessons from Erik Bernhardsson, founder and CEO of Modal

On Startups and Business 1. On the nature of startups: "I used to love tinkering with hard problems, and still do – but spending 7 years at Spotify, I realized that I actually love being part of a startup journey even more." [1] 2. On finding a niche: "
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Lessons from Lulu Cheng Meservey

On Going Direct and Founder-Led Communication 1. On the 'Go Direct' Manifesto: "The old communications playbook is dead: Political and company narratives used to be controlled by publicists and journalists. But now, founders can Go Direct." [1] This principle encourages founders to communicate directly with their
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Lessons from Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures

On Investment Philosophy and Strategy 1. On the core of Forerunner's philosophy: "Forerunner has always been about understanding people, what they want today and what they will need tomorrow. It's a perspective that has shaped our portfolio and what we uniquely bring to the table
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Lessons from Luis Von Ahn, founder and CEO of Duolingo

On Education and Its Mission Von Ahn's core philosophy revolves around the democratizing power of education and the immense challenge of keeping learners motivated. 1. "I co-founded Duolingo with the mission of bringing free language education to the world." [1] 2. "Education is the passport
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Lessons from Eoghan McCabe, founder and CEO of Intercom

On Leadership and Authenticity 1. On the importance of being yourself: "You're fucking awesome. Be you more. Focus on what you're passionate about. Be real and real people will want to be around you and work with and for you." [1] 2. Authenticity in
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Lessons from Xavier Niel

On Disruption and Innovation 1. "You can break the codes of a sector and do what no one else has dared to do. Innovating is above all a state of mind." [1] * Original French: "Vous pouvez casser les codes d'un secteur et faire ce que
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Lessons from Sam Jacobs, founder and CEO of Pavillon

On Kindness, Empathy, and Values 1. "You don't have to be ruthless to get ahead—kindness will get you there faster." [1][2] This is the central thesis of his book, challenging the traditional "nice guys finish last" mentality in business. [1][2] 2.
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Lessons from Elena Verna

On Career and Solopreneurship 1. On the reality of leadership: "Leadership should have never been the end goal - only a step toward the ultimate unlock: career optionality." [1] 2. On finding your niche: "Generalization is the enemy” of solopreneurs. [1] 3. On the power of optionality:
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