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Pattern Breakers: How to find a breakthrough startup idea | Mike Maples, Jr. (Founding Partner at Floodgate, ex-Product at Silicon Graphics)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Harnessing Inflections and Insights for Breakthrough Startups

The chapter emphasizes the significance of recognizing and utilizing inflections in technology and business, citing examples like the impact of smartphone advancements on companies such as Instagram and DoorDash. It discusses the importance of insights and pattern breaking in creating successful startups, highlighting the need for founders to envision radically different futures and attract early believers.

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