> In the startup world, I wonder whether founders can find success in emulating Cook Cook didn't start up Apple. I'm not saying his humble/listening approach

> In the startup world, I wonder whether founders can find success in emulating Cook Cook didn't start up Apple. I'm not saying his humble/listening approach can't work for startups, but it may not be practical when time/money are scarce. No doubt he feels pressure to perform, but he certainly isn't wondering where his next meal will come from, or if he'll be hirable again in the future, should he make a mistake and some new venture fails.