Let's say a startup is hot. It ships something great, and it achieves success. Thus, it's able to attract the best, brightest, and most talented. These people have been told they're the best since childhood. Indeed, being hired by the hot company is "proof" that they are the A and A+ players; in fact, the company is so hot that it can out-recruit Google and Microsoft.
Guy KawasakiI don't want to make more friends. I have four kids, I have plenty of friends, and all the personal relationships I need.
Guy KawasakiThere was no "decision" per se to re-position myself. I simply decided that I wanted to write a book that would help people influence others.
Guy KawasakiYou know in a startup, you only need three people. You need someone who can make something. You need someone who can sell it. And you need someone to collect the money. That's the only three roles in a startup. So which one are you?
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