I seek founders who are relentlessly resourceful, as this trait is crucial for overcoming challenges in the startup journey.

I once had to convince my co-founders to fund a startup because I believed in the founders' passion and scrappiness, even if the idea wasn't great at first. In early-stage evaluations, I look for founders who demonstrate hustle and a strong passion for their ideas, as the idea often evolves over time.

I look for founders who can share their background and story, as it often reveals their grit and determination.

When assessing a startup, I look for the founder's passion and resilience, as these traits are crucial for overcoming challenges in building a company.

I look for founders who are self-aware and confident, but who also take risks before raising their seed round.

Founders often struggle with the transition from a tech giant mindset to the scrappy approach needed in startups, which requires extreme resourcefulness and thoughtfulness.

I look for evidence that founders are action-oriented and have actually built something, rather than just asking for permission to work on their startup.

Startups often accomplish a lot with little; successful founders find ways to be resourceful and efficient.

Great startups are founded by great founders, and perseverance is a key trait that shows a founder's dedication to their idea, even through hard times.