Steve Blank says "Founders are artists." (go to 4:17 in video) (opens in new tab)

(founderly.com)

9 pointsviking14y ago6 comments

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A start-up is a painting that the artist "founder" tries to express to his audience. At times he's misunderstood, but there are times when the whole world appreciates and respects the artist's masterpiece....

idlewords14y ago

I like to call this trope 'John Galt Wears a Beret'

thiagofm14y ago

Exactly the way I see things, I bet that most of people also think about it the same way... but it feels good to listen that from likeminded people :)

vikingOP14y ago

Go to 4:17 in the video to hear why Steve Blank thinks founders are artists.

acupunk14y ago

Very interesting and informative. I'm not even entrepreneurially minded.

vikingOP14y ago

Thank you! I am happy to hear that. We're hoping these stories can be interesting and informative not only to founders, but for a general audience. And who knows, maybe you will be a founder someday?

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crjvice14y ago

idlewords14y ago

I like to call this trope 'John Galt Wears a Beret'

thiagofm14y ago

Exactly the way I see things, I bet that most of people also think about it the same way... but it feels good to listen that from likeminded people :)

vikingOP14y ago

Go to 4:17 in the video to hear why Steve Blank thinks founders are artists.

acupunk14y ago

Very interesting and informative. I'm not even entrepreneurially minded.

vikingOP14y ago

Thank you! I am happy to hear that. We're hoping these stories can be interesting and informative not only to founders, but for a general audience. And who knows, maybe you will be a founder someday?

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