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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to assemble networks and adapt to constantly changing challenges when founding a company.

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How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)

@ Y Combinator

How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)

04/18/17

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

The ability to learn and adapt is crucial when scaling a company, as roles will constantly shift and evolve.

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a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

The ability to adapt to new trends and build dedicated teams for emerging markets is crucial for venture firms to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to keep yourself flexible and explore what you want to do before committing to starting a company.

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Ella Zhang

05/23/25

@ EO

Building in the AI era requires founders to adapt quickly and maintain flexibility to changes.

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JC B.

04/23/25

@ EO

It's crucial to be introspective and recognize that the company evolves over time, even if the core fundamentals remain the same.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that as a founder, you must navigate the balance between maintaining high standards and adapting to the evolving needs of your company.

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Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

When scaling a company, it's important to prepare for challenges and adapt mechanisms that work as the organization grows from a small team to a large enterprise.

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Jensen Huang

06/24/11

@ Stanford Online

The biggest challenge in building a company is the need for reinvention; every successful thing needs to be torn down and rebuilt at some point.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The journey of building a company is not a permanent state; it's a dynamic process that requires constant reassessment and adaptation.