How Do You Convince Someone to Join Your Startup? - Dalton Caldwell

Summary

Dalton Caldwell, a Y Combinator partner and founder of imeem and Mixed Media Labs, shares insights on how to convince someone to join your startup. Here are the key points:

Convince yourself first and be fully committed to your idea.
If your idea consumes your thoughts and you can't stop thinking about it, it may be a sign of a strong startup idea.
Work on something you are genuinely excited and obsessed with, even if it may not seem commercially viable or impressive to others.
Teams that deeply believe in their idea are more likely to overcome challenges and persevere.
Have a strong belief in your idea and be deeply committed to it.
Pursue ambitious and exciting ideas, as enthusiasm and excitement increase the chances of success.
Build excitement over time by working on your startup or side project and gauging your level of enjoyment and passion for it.
Positive feedback and recognition from others can further fuel your excitement and commitment.
Demonstrate passion, a clear vision, and a compelling problem to solve to convince others to join your startup.

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