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Tesla Owners Silicon Valley· 2025-08-12 09:49
"Most startups fail. As founder, you live with the daily thought: ‘If I don’t fix this, the company dies.’" — Elon Musk https://t.co/TIgy3aojHF ...
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Forbes· 2025-08-11 21:50
This computer science professor became a billionaire launching four startups out of his privately-funded research lab, including unicorns Databricks and Anyscale. But it’s never been just about business. (Photo: Timothy Archibald for Forbes) https://t.co/GAwQFnLS7O https://t.co/lKY9mAz6lH ...
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Forbes· 2025-08-10 13:39
This computer science professor became a billionaire launching four startups out of his privately-funded research lab, including unicorns Databricks and Anyscale. But it’s never been just about business. (Photo: Timothy Archibald for Forbes) https://t.co/xNz2s8nR5L https://t.co/ckfJ5p1Jef ...
How to join the 10% of startups that succeed | Sandeep Kondury | TEDxSouth Congress
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-01 17:00
Key Idea - Successful startups create new lingo, not just new products, suggesting that owning the lingo can lead to owning the market [3] - Language signals market movements; money follows lingo [6] - Lingo leverage involves crafting terminology that resonates with customers and reflects deep market insights [15][16] Lingo Leverage Characteristics - First of its kind: New lingo should introduce a novel concept or perspective [7] - Customer-driven: Lingo created by customers is more valuable than marketing-driven terms [11] - Stickiness: The lingo should be essential and deeply connected to the audience's needs and understanding of reality [13][14] Practical Application - Founders should intentionally craft new terminology as part of their strategy [16] - During due diligence, investors should assess the linguistic assets a startup owns [17] - Founders should create lingo for a problem they're solving or a category they're creating, and encourage early users to adopt it [21]
Make Your Own Luck
Garry Tan· 2025-07-31 15:00
Risk & Opportunity - Avoiding risks due to comfort can cost more than any failure, especially for highly skilled individuals in tech where the upside can be in the billions [5][6] - Taking risks is essential for founders to get funded, build billion-dollar companies, and change the world [5] - Missed opportunities can provide courage and knowledge for future success [15] - One risk could change one's trajectory [17] Mindset & Perception - Belief in being unlucky can lead to tunnel vision, causing one to miss opportunities [9] - Lucky people expect good things, keeping their minds open to see shortcuts and opportunities [9][10] - Setbacks should be seen as redirects and chances to discover something better [12] - Bad luck can force resourcefulness and teach lessons that comfort cannot [13] Pivoting & Resourcefulness - Lucky people pivot when faced with bad luck, seeing setbacks as opportunities for something better [12] - Bad luck forces resourcefulness and pushes individuals to new places, teaching valuable lessons [13]
