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

20VC: Is Speed the Most Important Thing from 0-1 | Why Hiring Inexperienced People is Better | The Biggest Lessons Scaling Zip to $1.5BN Valuation with Rujul Zaparde, Co-Founder and CEO @ Zip

Apr 24, 2024
Rujul Zaparde, Co-Founder and CEO of Zip, shares insights on standing out in a competitive market, the importance of speed in startups, and lessons learned scaling Zip to $1.5BN valuation. Discusses hiring inexperienced people, accelerating growth, and the impact of AI on outbound sales.
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  • Founders should focus on original ideas and first principles when hiring inexperienced talent.
  • Speed is crucial in startups for quick learning and progress.

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Importance of Investing in Potential

Investing in individuals with potential who approach problems from first principles and offer original ideas is emphasized. Speed is highlighted as an advantage, promoting learning quickly and moving forward.

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