As a founder, it's essential to set the tone with your investors, encouraging them to provide constructive criticism rather than just positive affirmations.

I believe in brutally honest feedback over hypocritical politeness; most feedback is often just polite, which doesn't help entrepreneurs improve.

High-performing organizations must have a culture that supports truth-telling, even when it's uncomfortable.

Business leaders should be honest and upfront with their teams to foster excitement and commitment, ensuring that talented individuals feel valued.

Great investors develop intuition to judge people and founders, and they advise founders to be honest and direct.

As a startup advisor, I realized that having hard conversations is essential for helping founders, even if they don't enjoy it.

To create a successful culture, be demanding and make tough decisions about team members who aren't working out, as their performance affects the entire team. Transparency is crucial in both the early days and at scale; everyone in the company should know everything except for sensitive information like salaries.

Good startup employees want honesty and transparency about the company's situation. They understand the challenges and want to know how they can contribute to improving outcomes.

Founders being honest about their mistakes fosters an open culture where team members feel comfortable sharing their own mistakes.