The Founder's Formula: Ranking the Characteristics That Matter Most

12/05/2025 40 min Episodio 32
The Founder's Formula: Ranking the Characteristics That Matter Most

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What really makes a great startup founder? In this episode, Raju and Will rank the top characteristics they believe best define successful startup founders—from grit to customer obsession—all backed by real-life stories. They break down essentials like adaptability, salesmanship, and technical skills, while also spotlighting often-overlooked qualities like delegation and decisiveness. Whether you're a seasoned founder or just getting started, this comprehensive conversation will give you a better understanding of what it takes to excel.Show Highlights(0:00) Introduction(1:01) Ranking founder traits on a scale of 1 - 10(1:46) Grit(5:09) Adaptability(9:34) Startup Experience(12:28) Domain Knowledge(15:50) Salesmanship(19:28) Vision(23:52) Decisiveness(29:02) Technical Skills(31:56) Customer Obsession(33:47) Delegation(38:28) Gatling gun sectionLinks RRE POV Website: https://rre.com/rrepovX: @RREApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rre-pov/id1719689131