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Ben Horowitz
04/21/17
@ Y Combinator
Toussaint's army was known for not pillaging, which surprised the conquered people and helped establish a positive reputation for his leadership.
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How to Manage with Ben Horowitz (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 15)
@ Y Combinator
04/21/17
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Ben Horowitz
04/21/17
@ Y Combinator
In managing conquered soldiers, Toussaint considered the perspectives of his own soldiers, the enemy, and the culture he was building for the future of Haiti.
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Ben Horowitz
04/21/17
@ Y Combinator
After defeating the slave owners, Toussaint allowed them to keep their land but mandated that they pay their workers, thus ending slavery while maintaining economic stability.
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Ben Horowitz
04/21/17
@ Y Combinator
Toussaint's revolution was the only successful slave revolution in history, leading to a booming economy and a world-class culture in Haiti.
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Ben Horowitz
04/21/17
@ Y Combinator
Toussaint Louverture, born a slave in brutal conditions, aimed to end slavery, take control of Haiti, and establish it as a world-class nation.
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Ben Horowitz
04/21/17
@ Y Combinator
To gain loyalty from former enemies, demonstrate a better way of leadership and elevate your culture and mission, making it compelling for them to join your side.
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Gregory Aldrete
09/13/24
@ Lex Fridman
By carefully managing his public image and avoiding the mistakes of his predecessor, Octavian established a political system that would endure for centuries.
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Gregory Aldrete
09/13/24
@ Lex Fridman
Octavian's modest lifestyle and respect for the Senate helped him maintain power without appearing as a tyrant, contrasting with Caesar's arrogance.
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Ben Horowitz
04/23/25
@ a16z
To change culture effectively, one must implement rules that signify a break from the past and establish trust as a core value, as demonstrated by historical examples like the Haitian Revolution.
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Gregory Aldrete
09/13/24
@ Lex Fridman
Rome always wins because, even if they lose battles, they can raise new armies from their Italian allies and half citizens.