What A Startup
Gracie VanDiscussing interesting ideas, stories, people, and decisions shaping the startup ecosystem
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IQ matters, but not enough
When people talk about what makes a great founder, the conversation usually focuses on visible achievements.
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A strong technical background.
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A prestigious education.
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A big vision.
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A successful startup track record.
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Building got easier, thinking got harder
"Vibe coding" isn’t the revolution
AI has made it possible for people with little or no traditional programming experience to build working software through natural language prompts, a practice often referred to as “vibe coding.”
Ask better questions, get a better business
All you need are 5 questions and 10 minutes
Today I’m giving you 5 questions to ask every customer right after they buy from you.
Focus is just saying "no" repeatedly
And saying "no" is harder than saying "yes"
I used to think the hardest part of building something was finding opportunities.
What people call your flaw is actually your greatest gift
There was a period where I tried really hard to take feedback at face value.
If someone said something was a weakness, I treated it like a bug in the system - something to remove, something to correct.
Little by little, I start sanding of...
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