What Type Of Person Thrives In The Startup Industry, According To A Startup Founder
Jorrel believes those who thrive as founders in the early-stage startup world are "the most well networked," possessing not just operational skills or a good product, but the ability to connect deeply with people and "rally people together" around their ideas. According to Jorrel, success comes from mastering the art of getting others on board and accessing those with "really good distribution."
Networking, Communication, Leadership, Motivation, Real-World Examples
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Jorrel Sto Tomas
Entrepreneur, Founder
Early Stage Start Up
UC Berkeley
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Economics, Political Science, American Studies
Technology
Business Strategy
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Networking is crucial for success as a founder; strong networks or access to well-connected individuals are key.
2. Success requires more than just operational skills or a good product; the ability to connect with people deeply is essential.
3. Thriving in this industry involves mastering the art of rallying people around your ideas and convincing them to join you.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
A lot of the people who thrive in this industry are likely those who are the most well-networked. I actually discussed this with someone else recently.
Many successful founders are those who have really good distribution or can access people with really good distribution. So, if you truly want to thrive, it's not just about being a good operator, making a good product, or being good at talking.
It's about whether you can connect with people on a deeper level and convince them to hop on board with your ideas. Therefore, I would say it's definitely for people who have mastered the art of getting and rallying people together. If you can do that, you'll thrive in this space.