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20VC: Why The CEO Should Make As Few Decisions As Possible, The Trade-Off Between Freedom and Raising Big From VCs & Why Our Jobs Are Not As Hard As We Think and How To Assess Talent and Potential As a Result with Tristan Handy, Founder & CEO @ dbt Labs

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

CHAPTER

Navigating Startup Realities

This chapter explores the author's transition from consulting to startup life at Squarespace, highlighting the cultural shift and the importance of adaptability. It addresses the balance between luck and skill in achieving success, while emphasizing the value of foundational experiences over rapid growth metrics. The discussion also covers the strategic complexities of monetization and scaling within enterprise environments, underscoring the need for flexibility and a community-driven approach.

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