Techmeme Ride Home (Bonus) Office Hours With Garry Tan
Feb 6, 2021
Garry Tan, a successful investor at Initialized Capital, shares his wealth of knowledge on startups and the tech industry. He discusses the vital role of empathy in leadership and the need for startups to align with real market demands. Tan highlights common pitfalls in understanding customer needs and the influence of founder credentials on venture capital. He emphasizes that resilience and determination are crucial for entrepreneurial success, while also analyzing current tech trends and market uncertainties that shape the industry's future.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Worst Job
- Garry Tan's worst job was at a B2B startup after the dot-com bust.
- The startup never shipped or signed a customer, burning investor money.
Best Bosses
- Garry Tan's best bosses were Andrew Sather and Jen Wolf, who now work with him.
- Sather gave Tan his first coding job, and Wolf his first design job.
Self-Managing Teams
- The best people to work with are self-managing, according to Garry Tan.
- This minimizes management overhead and allows for greater efficiency.