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Pattern Breakers

A Sneak Peek at Pattern Breakers

Jul 9, 2024
Mike Maples, Jr, partner at Floodgate, talks about his new book Pattern Breakers, offering insights on radical ideas for entrepreneurs and investors. Topics include inflections driving startup success, embracing disagreement, and transforming ideas into movements. A must-listen for those seeking to dominate the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Being radically different leads to outlier success in startups, challenging existing norms.
  • Inflections like AI advancements enable startups to disrupt established patterns and gain a competitive edge.

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Breakthrough Ideas Challenge the Status Quo

Breakthrough ideas are often initially disliked as they challenge the status quo and familiar assumptions. Patternbreakers must lead people towards a new future, convincing them to embrace change. The early true believers are crucial as these unconventional ideas eventually become accepted wisdom. Examples like the Wright brothers' aviation breakthrough demonstrate the resistance faced by innovative ideas.

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