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Sam Lessin

05/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

Business is getting harder and smarter, requiring multiple competencies to succeed rather than just one.

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The Truth About AI: Sam Lessin’s Contrarian Take

@ Joe Lonsdale

The Truth About AI: Sam Lessin’s Contrarian Take

05/17/25

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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Solving a hard problem and making it your core competency is crucial for success in business.

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Sam Lessin

05/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

Silicon Valley has historically struggled with operations, and as business complexity increases, it's becoming harder to succeed.

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Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

As competition increases, navigating the market becomes tougher, especially after five years.

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Marty Neumeier

12/18/19

@ The Futur

The bigger the market, the more you need to specialize; specialization helps you compete effectively.

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Parker Conrad

09/10/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

The traditional approach to building business software is often limiting; a compound approach with one system that handles multiple functions is more effective.

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James Dyson

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

It's crucial for businesses to anticipate future trends and invest in diverse technologies to remain competitive and avoid stagnation.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

People who are skilled laborers are finding it increasingly difficult to succeed in a changing economy that values digital skills over traditional roles.

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Jeff Bussgang

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

The integration of technical skills into business education is essential, as it prepares students to better understand and manage tech-driven companies.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Startups are hard for everyone, and being a single founder requires you to be exceptionally capable, as you have to handle all aspects of the business yourself.