Amjad Masad on Building Replit in Public
a16z · youtube · 2026-07-17
In this a16z interview, Replit Founder and CEO Amjad Masad discusses "building a company in public."
He highlights three main points:
- Founder narrative and media expression are integral parts of company building
- For teams building ahead of the curve, articulating the vision helps attract talent, capital, and early supporters
- Navigating social media, maintaining authenticity, and knowing when to address controversies or stay silent are essential skills for founders
The interview also covers Replit's decade-long journey, crisis management, whether CEOs need to be "influencers," and communication strategy differences across platforms (X, Instagram, YouTube).
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