Masters of Scale Which start-ups change the future? Investor Mike Maples Jr. with Reid Hoffman
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Jul 18, 2024 
Join iconic Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples Jr., renowned for his knack for identifying game-changing startups, as he chats with Reid Hoffman. They delve into key insights from Mike's bestseller, Pattern Breakers, discussing how to capitalize on inflection points in innovation. The duo explores the AI revolution, the transformative potential of cognitive agents, and the importance of emotional resilience in startup journeys. With real-life anecdotes, they illustrate the delicate balance between authenticity and strategic decision-making in entrepreneurship.
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Pivot Power
- Twitter started as Odeo, Lyft as Zimride, and Justin.tv pivoted to Twitch.
- Mike Maples Jr. noticed 80% of his exit profits came from pivoted startups.
Inflection Points as Weapons
- Breakthrough founders leverage inflection points; these turning points in technology or society give them an edge.
- Inflections force a choice, not a comparison, changing the competitive landscape.
Non-Consensus vs. Contrarianism
- Non-consensus thinking, not contrarianism, drives breakthroughs.
- Founders with non-consensus insights pursue unexplored areas, uncovering hidden truths about the future.
