Founder Archetype
Founders need to return to pre-tech business principles, where deep industry knowledge and well-rounded leadership matter more than pure technical skills if a project is to last the test of time.
Deep Vertical Knowledge
- Genuine expertise in a specific industry or vertical
- Real experience of having "lived and breathed" the space
Storytelling Ability
- Capacity to craft and push compelling narratives
- Skill to build and spread memes
- Ability to rally others around a vision
Leadership Excellence
- Capability to hire and manage high-performing teams
- People management remains crucial despite increased technological leverage