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by arikr 3368 days ago
This lecture series is definitely aimed at the "startup = growth" type of startup, so much more relevant to companies that want to get huge.
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As a former founder I do think there's truth to Altman's advice to tackle big/hard problems rather than small/easy.

Rationale:

- you develop unique expertise and skills that are more valuable (ie more acquihire rationale) if things go south

- easier to fundraise and recruit

- optionality: downshifting to solving a smaller problem is easier than leveling up to solving a bigger one

But not all huge problems have to = huge financial gain