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“I'm probably more of your zero to one guy than I am you're like one to 100”
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What It Means
Some entrepreneurs excel at starting things while others excel at scaling them - know which you are
Why It Matters
Playing to your strengths and finding complementary partners is key to success
When It's True
When you have track record showing clear preference for starting vs scaling
When It's Risky
When both skills are required in same person or role
How to Apply
1
Assess your energy and performance across company stages
2
Find partners with complementary skills
3
Structure roles to match natural strengths
4
Plan transitions between startup phases
Example Scenario
“Serial entrepreneur starts company, gets initial traction, then brings in experienced operator to scale while moving to next venture”