Minus One Scaling a Founder-First Community | Ruchi Sanghvi & Aditya Agarwal
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Oct 22, 2025 Ruchi Sanghvi and Aditya Agarwal dive into their journey of building a thriving community for founders. They discuss the power of constructive conflict and how it fosters growth. Aditya shares his unconventional views on money and risk, while Ruchi highlights the importance of embracing challenges and learning together. They reflect on the traits that drive successful founders and the evolving criteria for investment in today’s uncertain markets. Their insights on navigating leadership and the balance between optimism and realism are both profound and inspiring.
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Aditya's Slow Entry Into SPC
- Ruchi recruited Aditya by convincing him to join SPC and he started as an intern before becoming a partner.
- Aditya resisted initially because Dropbox was stressful and he needed time to defrag after leaving.
Sitting In Conflict To Find Direction
- Ruchi embraces constructive conflict and sits in the discomfort to find direction.
- Once she decides, she gains unwavering conviction that nothing will sway her.
Bet On Your Future With Conviction
- Be irrationally exuberant about betting on your future and invest in your upside.
- Conviction can justify risky early choices like buying a BMW or doubling down on equity, though it's risky.
