To overcome the mindset of thinking like an investor, founders should unlearn skills that don't serve them in early-stage startups and embrace a beginner's mindset.

Mindset is the single most important thing in being a successful leader or entrepreneur. What mindset do you have, and what mindset do you need for the decade ahead?

Transitioning from an engineer to a CEO requires learning to make quick, informed decisions about markets, business models, and team management.

To avoid disruption from lower-cost competitors, it's vital to understand customer perspectives and ensure that the business model is sustainable and capable of delivering value over time. I think it's important to have a growth mindset and be humble, whether in front of customers or internally. When meeting with a customer, we should be there to learn about their problems, not to teach them how to do things.

As a CEO, my priority is to not run out of money, and equally important is to be the keeper of the vision, constantly rearticulating where we're going and why.

The ability to learn continuously is key for managing scale and blitzscaling. Founders must be open to feedback and surround themselves with smarter, more experienced individuals to navigate challenges effectively.

As a CEO, it's vital to see your company through the eyes of your employees and partners, as this perspective can guide better decision-making.

The CEO of a startup needs to be in a learning mindset, as I learned during my time at Apple, where I worked on software but realized I wanted to focus on hardware.

A curiosity mindset is essential for entrepreneurs; it involves asking questions and exploring new ideas.