Founder Fortune Cookies

My first year building a company taught me lessons no podcast nor Twitter thread could. Hopefully some of these lessons resonate with others.

Trust forms slowly through repeated actions and publicly demonstrating your values.

It is not for the faint of heart or mind. Many times, I'm sure, @erica has wanted me dangling upside down off a bridge.

People are the only thing that matter. Let them be part of your story. Your cofounders will be no exception. They become your foundation when the tide of hype goes out. Often you will need to near-literally hold hands.