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Eric Simons

03/13/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When documents become too complex, people tend to gloss over them, so it's better to keep them simple to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Zero to ~$40M ARR: How Bolt's pivot changed AI product development forever | Eric Simons (CEO)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Zero to ~$40M ARR: How Bolt's pivot changed AI product development forever | Eric Simons (CEO)

03/13/25

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Raaz Herzberg

11/17/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

When something feels too complex, it often indicates that it's not the right solution; sometimes you need to take a step back to find a simpler approach.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

To maintain alignment in a rapidly scaling company, it's important to have codified documents and smart communication practices that ensure everyone is informed.

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Filip Kozera

03/25/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The document style interface is better suited for complex work, allowing users to provide simple prompts and letting the AI handle the intricate details of execution.

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Raaz Herzberg

11/17/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I want to ensure that everything we communicate is understandable to anyone, avoiding complex terminology that might alienate potential customers.

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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

I used to think that I needed to keep things simple for my audience, but after testing more complex ideas, I found that they understood them just fine.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

Using documents instead of slides for board meetings encourages deeper thinking and allows for a more thorough exploration of issues.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

After board meetings, sharing documents with the entire company promotes transparency and can surface differing perspectives on company issues.

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Y Combinator Cast

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When annotating a paper, it's crucial to understand the audience's perspective, as authors might skip steps in their explanations that are clear to them but not to others.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Communication is key; people often avoid hard conversations that could prevent misunderstandings.