Gian Seehra

I've worked with founders of billion-dollar businesses.
 
 I’ve also met 100s of founders who haven’t.
 
 Here’s 4 things the most successful ones had:
 
 1️⃣ They don’t know until they test: data has to be at the forefront of the business.
 
 The best founders I met always thought in data.
 
 They tested everything.
 
 2️⃣ Ideas are cheap. Hard work and execution is what will make them succeed.
 
 The successful founders knew their idea wasn’t new.
 
 And that they would be successful solely because of that idea.
 
 They were betting on their ability to execute above all else.
 
 3️⃣ A deep understanding of their vision.
 
 Both in terms of how they want the company to change the world.
 
 But also in terms of their deeper ‘why’.
 
 That makes them be able to carry on when it gets tough.
 
 The best founders were passionate about the problem and market they were in.
 
 4️⃣ Communication is a super power.
 
 The best founders knew how to communicate.
 
 To their:
 
 - Employees
 - Customers
 - Investors
 
 Whoever.
 
 They were powerful communicators.
 
 Using storytelling and data both in unison to get their point across.
 
 What is your favourite one out of the 4?
 
 What other traits would you add?
 
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