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Mark Zuckerberg

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I was influenced by Peter Thiel and Sean Parker, who shaped my strategic thinking.

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Mark Zuckerberg at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

10/26/13

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Peter Thiel is an exceptional communicator who uses evocative, concise statements that stick in your mind, a skill I admire but struggle to replicate.

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Nico Rosberg

05/30/25

@ All-In Podcast

I was inspired by innovators like Elon Musk, which led me to pursue investing as an angel investor, focusing on companies that can impact millions of lives.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Peter Thiel taught me to focus on the one thing that actually matters as complexity grows.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Bill Gates Sr. helped me secure funding after I shared my vision for Starbucks, which was crucial for the company's future.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I have a strong relationship with my co-founder, Peter, which is crucial for building a successful company.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

We raised money from Peter Thiel while explaining our plan, but he didn't believe we would actually go back to school after taking time off.

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Christopher O'Donnell

04/01/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Steve Jobs, Paul English, and Rick Rubin are among the founders I admire most. Their unique approaches to leadership and product development have left a lasting impact on the industry.

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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

After being encouraged by founders like Drew Houston and Sam Altman, I applied to Y Combinator, despite my initial hesitation about giving up equity.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I was fascinated by founder psychology and the dynamics of their relationships, which influenced my evaluations during interviews.