The Importance of Founders
Des Traynor shares his perspective on idea selection, emphasizing the importance of quality founders over the quality of the idea. He believes that ideas are only valuable until they are shared, as there will always be competitors trying to copy and improve upon them. Being first doesn't matter if someone else is better funded, resourced, and more passionate.In this clip
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