Don't Found for the Sake of It: Optimize for Meaningful Impact
vaibhavbetter · x · 2026-08-09
Brendan Foody points out that many people start companies just to be founders, lacking a contrarian thesis for why the world should change. He argues that only about a dozen companies matter each decade and meaningfully shape the world. Instead of blindly founding, people should optimize their paths to contribute meaningfully to one of those key companies.
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