Sequoia Capital partner Alfred Lin describes startup founders as "time travelers" who simultaneously manage the opening, midgame, and endgame phases of their companies. The opening involves transforming an idea into a startup, the midgame focuses on achieving product-market fit and scaling, and the endgame represents a long-term vision. Lin notes that different types of startups are naturally suited to specific phases, but the most successful founders integrate all three aspects from the outset. AI
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RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece by a partner at a venture capital firm discussing startup strategy.