Erik Torenberg on Founder

The venture firm that most captured where tech startup ethos was going in 2014-2017 was a16z imo. In 2020 and beyond, esp if Warren wins, I think that leader may be Founders Fund (w a16z leading here too) The difference between peace time and war time ethos

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Follows a clear Hook → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

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Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Context → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: personal, punchy
Written for: Founders and early-stage teams

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