If a company is profitable, the founder is in control. If it's not, investors are in control.
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People always make the mistake of calling an idea small or stupid because they don't understand how it's going to evolve.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of being open-minded about ideas, no matter how insignificant they may seem initially.
Sam Altman emphasizes that many people often dismiss ideas as small or foolish simply because they do not grasp their potential for future development. This reflects a common tendency to judge things superficially without recognizing the capacity for growth and innovation that can emerge from seemingly trivial concepts.
Themes
IdeasPotentialGrowthInnovationPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a brainstorming session, to encourage team members to share all ideas without fear of judgment.
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