You are compelled by your vision and have the endurance to execute. You are a hustler, always seeking growth in all its forms. You understand that there will be ups and downs and, rather than bear them alone, you see value in partnership - where burdens can be shared and ideas can be rapidly iterated.

No great endeavor survives unshakeable pride. The best leaders (and founders) understand their limitations and excitedly embrace complimentary skillsets and new perspectives. You care more about accomplishing the goal than you do about how it is accomplished. You have built relationships of trust and mutual respect and understand how to temper your passion in the face of conflicting data.

In business, sustainability is defined as having a monetizeable product or service that can be repeatedly supplied while returning a profit. This is an unpopular business strategy in today’s world of runaway valuations and vaporware products. This isn’t because it’s dumb, it’s because it’s harder than the alternative. Seeking revenue forces you to focus on your customer and their needs - this is the best way to validate your assumptions and accelerate learning - which is at the core of rapid innovation. Revenue-generating businesses are more durable investments during economic uncertainty. Best of all, a model built on self-sustaining momentum can persist regardless of investment, improving your negotiating position with investors.