What is the difference between naive earnestness and mature courage for a founder?
Replied byGarry Tan
President & CEO at Y Combinator
Niche: Technology
Revenue: Not Publicly Disclosed/month
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Started: 2005
Earnestness is often misunderstood as naivety, but it is actually a result of maturity and courage. It means having the conviction to trust your own direct experiences and observations, even when blogs or social media platforms contradict you. It is about staying true to your unique knowledge instead of role-playing a founder.
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