The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

The ability to communicate clearly is crucial, especially in high-stakes environments like the battlefield or business, where alignment and clarity can determine success.

When a startup is failing, it's important to communicate openly with investors and ensure that employees are not left in the dark.

Communication is essential for maintaining focus in a startup; even small breakdowns can lead to misalignment and confusion among team members. Momentum and growth are essential for a startup's survival, and you must always focus on maintaining them.

Ultimately, all problems in startups are people problems, and learning to manage interpersonal relationships is crucial for achieving success.

Effective communication is essential for entrepreneurs to excite others about their ideas and recruit a management team.

Hiring the right team is crucial; poor hiring decisions can lead to a startup's failure, while a great team can drive success.

Not having transparent conversations with your co-founders can create resentment and degrade relationships, which is critical for startup success.

Remote teams can be problematic for startups, especially in the early days when communication and speed are critical.