How Do You Distinguish The Best Founders From The Rest

Here are three tricks to try, when evaluating startup founders. First, ask them "what if" questions. Then test whether they can unlearn information. Finally, look for people who prioritize exploration over exploitation.

TED Talks Daily · 3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it | Natalie Fratto · at 6:28 · July 12th, 2019 ·Transcript

On this episode

How Do Venture Capitalists Decide Who Are Great Founders at 1:04
What Makes A Great Founder at 1:37
How Is Adaptability A Sign Of Intelligence at 1:52
Why Is It Beneficial To Practice Simulations at 3:20
What Is The Natural Tension Between Exploitation And Exploration at 4:59
How Is Exploration Described at 6:01
How Do You Distinguish The Best Founders From The Rest at 6:28
What Kind Of Future Are We Entering at 6:49