The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20VC: Brex's Henrique Dubugras on Advice from Evan Spiegel and Eric Schmidt on CEOship, The Biggest Hiring Mistakes When Scaling, What Everyone Gets Wrong with Product Messaging and When is the Right Time to Launch Secondary Products
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Apr 15, 2022 
Henrique Dubugras, Founder and CEO of Brex, dives into his journey of building a transformative financial tech platform. He reveals pivotal advice from Evan Spiegel on effective CEO leadership and shares his biggest hiring blunders while emphasizing the art of spotting A* talent. The discussion also explores when to launch secondary products and the importance of keeping product messaging clear amidst growth. Henrique candidly reflects on lessons learned from Brex's rapid expansion and the balance required in navigating the fintech landscape.
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Authentic Leadership
- Be authentic as a CEO, embracing your strengths and weaknesses.
- Don't try to emulate other leaders like Elon Musk if it doesn't fit your personality.
ADHD and Learning Style
- Henrique Dubugras was diagnosed with ADHD and struggles with reading, unlike many CEOs who read extensively.
- He found that medication helped with focus but hindered spontaneity and relationship-building, leading him to embrace his learning style through personal interactions.
Hiring Mistakes
- Avoid hiring executives solely from big companies, especially early on.
- They might struggle to adapt to the fast-paced, ever-changing environment of a startup.
