What really makes a great startup founder? In this episode, Raju and Will rank the top characteristics they believe best define successful startup founders—from grit to customer obsession—all backed by real-life stories.
They break down essentials like adaptability, salesmanship, and technical skills, while also spotlighting often-overlooked qualities like delegation and decisiveness. Whether you're a seasoned founder or just getting started, this comprehensive conversation will give you a better understanding of what it takes to excel.
Show Highlights
(0:00) Introduction
(1:01) Ranking founder traits on a scale of 1 - 10
(1:46) Grit
(5:09) Adaptability
(9:34) Startup Experience
(12:28) Domain Knowledge
(15:50) Salesmanship
(19:28) Vision
(23:52) Decisiveness
(29:02) Technical Skills
(31:56) Customer Obsession
(33:47) Delegation
(38:28) Gatling gun section
Links
RRE POV Website: https://rre.com/rrepov
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rre-pov/id1719689131
