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Yep, it doesn't matter in the slightest how charismatic the founder is if their product isn't going to get traction. I mean, rate founder charisma versus these
by LegitGandalf 6y ago
Yep, it doesn't matter in the slightest how charismatic the founder is if their product isn't going to get traction.
I mean, rate founder charisma versus these things:
* Chaos in product - whenever consumers try the product, it bites them
* Packaging misfit - founder drove an IOS app out when market really needs a web experience
* Product lacks rarity - Founder is driving a new iKnockoff when there are scaled competitors already penetrating the market
The list of things that are more important than the founder's charisma goes on and on.
Frankly the charisma at the helm is really more applicable when the company is fully established and has a fan base. For a startup, if the product needs someone charismatic to get traction, hire someone charismatic to sell it.
- fillskills 6y agoOne person’s charisma is another person’s irritation!
- ashtonkem 6y agoCharisma doesn’t scale. But it does work on low volume high leverage audiences; e.g. VCs.
- icedchai 6y agoIf you think it doesn't matter, you've never been around someone with real charisma. They can BS their way into anything, especially investor wallets. This charisma is actually most useful before the startup has a product. Once the rubber meets the road, those lofty forecasts and powerpoints full of fiction are less useful.