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Blitzscaling a Startup

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Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 11min

Should you be the best?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 59min

Decision making biases

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 49min

3 rules to create your own market

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 56min

How do you say "no" as an entrepreneur?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 45min

Should you be in Silicon Valley?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 51min

Should you have cofounders?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 52min

Do you have the right personality to be a startup founder?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 29, 2023 • 40min

What does "Surprise & Delight" even mean?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Dec 19, 2023 • 30min

Are data network effects bullshit?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup
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Nov 20, 2023 • 43min

Are consumers irrational?

Follow Julien’s journey building his next startup with the help of Chris, author of Blitzscaling We apply an approach which is the opposite of what you’ll hear from Y Combinator The approach we apply is the PayPal mafia approach It’s the approach of Reid Hoffman who after PayPal founded LinkedIn and was the first investor in Airbnb It’s the approach of Peter Thiel who after PayPal founded Palantir and was the first investor in Facebook It’s the approach of the people who win over and over again What’s the Blitzscaling approach? It’s about being thoughtful and deliberate. Having deep insight instead of just hustling. Reid calls it “contrarian and right”. Peter says “startups are built on secrets” It’s about getting more done than everyone else and moving faster than everyone else, but doing that in a manner which is comfortable and looks easy. Or as Chris says “be quick but don’t hurry” Subscribe if you want to understand the actual way to win. Share with one of your friends who is launching a startup

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