
Dangerous (But Common) Startup Myths | Sho Sugihara
About this episode
Discover some of the common startup myths, and a deep insight into the life of a founder in this raw interview with Sho Sugihara.
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Sho Sugihara is a serial founder who has through both Entrepreneur First and Y Combinator. He's raised millions in funding, he's had a cofounder divorce and he's smoothly transitioned out of his first business.
Our interview is a deeply honest dive into:
📖 Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Stepping Down As A Founder
12:54 - Delegation & Burnout
26:56 - Get The Right People On The Bus
30:34 - Navigating Cofounder Break Ups
36:16 - Skill Of Surfacing Tension
40:43 - How To Build Trust In Your Team
48:00 - Purpose, Vision, Mission Setting
56:24 - How To Get The Best Talent
59:39 - Product Market Fit Definition
01:04:35 - Is The Chip On Your Shoulder Yours?
01:11:58 - Connecting With Our Fun Side
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