100+ Investments Later, These Are the 7 Qualities I Always Look For in a Founder

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People always ask me, “What’s the secret to a successful business?” Honestly, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Playbooks are for playing it safe, and real innovation doesn’t follow a script. But when it comes to investing, there’s one thing that can make or break a business… THE FOUNDER.

As a seven-time founder and investor in over 100 companies, I’m not old yet, but I’m no longer the youngest guy in the room, either. Thanks to baptism by fire, I’ve learned what to look for. Certain qualities of a founder are non-negotiable to me. I believe every founder needs these specific qualities to

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