Altman keeps the dialogue focused and Hoffman actually gave candid answers. The two of them together run through the pillars of starting a company (having a hyp

Altman keeps the dialogue focused and Hoffman actually gave candid answers. The two of them together run through the pillars of starting a company (having a hypothesis, testing it, MVP, distribution and strategizing about funding) My favorite part is Hoffman suggesting to know when to quit or look a reason to stop/quit and pivot or move on. Altman however, presents himself as he is well known for, and as PG has corroborated: tenacious/persistent. Hoffman responds to this with with what he calls "flexible persistence" - when founders have conviction with their own theory/vision but still the ability and willingness to listen to guidance. More specifically he suggests re-evaluating the original hypotheses and proposing slight alterations.