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Sequoia Capital: Founders must master opening, midgame, and endgame simultaneously

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Sequoia Capital partner Alfred Lin describes startup founders as "time travelers" who simultaneously manage the opening, midgame, and endgame phases of their companies. The opening involves transforming an idea into a startup, the midgame focuses on achieving product-market fit and scaling, and the endgame represents a long-term vision. Lin notes that different types of startups are naturally suited to specific phases, but the most successful founders integrate all three aspects from the outset. AI

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Sequoia Capital: Founders must master opening, midgame, and endgame simultaneously

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  1. Sequoia Capital TIER_1 English(EN) · amoore ·

    The Opening, Midgame and Endgame in Startups

    <p>The post <a href="https://sequoiacap.com/article/the-opening-midgame-and-endgame-in-startups/">The Opening, Midgame and Endgame in Startups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sequoiacap.com">Sequoia Capital</a>.</p>

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