Unveiling the Top 1% Talent in Founders

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This chapter explores the critical need for founders to possess unique traits that position them in the top 1%, enabling them to disrupt industries effectively. It details key elements of top talent identification, including unfair advantages, specific expertise intersections, and navigating intellectual challenges with clarity. Through examples and insights, the discussion elucidates the importance of exceptional skills, early life experiences, and the remarkable tenacity that drives successful founders forward.

Episode 134: Today, I speak to legendary executive and investor Keith Rabois about his ability to identify top 1% founders and employees. Keith has invested in a billion-dollar business every year for the last 20 years, including Doordash, YouTube, and Lyft. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Paypal, LinkedIn, and Square. We chat about how to find undiscovered talent, hiring barrels, and the two traits of 10X founders.

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