- wants a thought partner and build/test/iterate together
- holds strong opinions but is open to be challenged
- mission oriented
- execution focused
- deliberate and thoughtful about life choices
- continuous, curious learner
- ambitious
- creative problem solver
- sees the world not just as it is, but as it could be
- not afraid to ask big questions
- turns complex ideas into simple, actionable strategies
- prior startup or entrepreneurial experience
- scrappy
- resilient in the face of rejection
- driven to find truth over being right
- is excited to wear multiple hats (metaphorically)
important founder traits (for me)
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