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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You can't lead with substance alone; you need to present it in a way that makes people comfortable and willing to engage.

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From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

@ My First Million

From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

04/26/24

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You have to have the substance to win, but you also need the right trappings to be taken seriously by institutions.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Creating engaging content requires a balance of energy, expertise, and relatable examples to resonate with the audience.

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Kevin Hale

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

Lead with what your company does rather than why or how; clarity is essential for grabbing attention and making a strong impression on investors.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should be cautious about how you present your ideas to ensure they are taken seriously by influential figures.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should be cautious about how you present your ideas to ensure they are taken seriously by influential figures.

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

When building a brand, it's important to provoke thought and entertain rather than scare, ensuring that the audience feels good about the engagement.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

Incorporating people who were previously against you requires showing them a better way and elevating your culture to attract them to your side.

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Ben Horowitz

04/10/25

@ a16z speedrun

To build a successful company, you need to get people to invest in what you want to build, rather than what you think they want to hear.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Avoid turning content into a sales pitch; focus on providing genuine insights and value instead.