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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Leading with empathy | Keith Yandell (DoorDash, Uber)

Feb 9, 2023
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Quick takeaways

  • Perseverance and unwavering belief in the business are crucial for founders to overcome challenges and setbacks.
  • Transparent and open communication, exemplified by creating a 'How to Work with Keith' document, fosters a culture of growth and feedback.

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The Importance of Resilience and Drive

In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the criticality of persevering and staying motivated even when facing rejection and adversity. They share a personal experience of being on the verge of running out of resources and being told 'no' by multiple venture capitalists. It was the founder's unwavering drive and belief in the business that kept them going. The speaker explains that being a true founder means finding a way forward, regardless of the challenges and setbacks faced.

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