Garry Tan on Founder

Here are three of the common 1,000 landmines founders hit on their startup journey— 🤕 Chasing the wrong problem 🛬 Overinfluence of authority 💡 Thinking the idea is all the work Thanks @Cookie for having me this time at TechCrunch Early! t.co

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Why it worked

Leads with a specific number, which is concrete enough to be worth a second of attention.
Uses short lines and white space, which makes a long post feel quick to read.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Leads with a number
Structure: Hook → Context → Context → Landing
Style: Short lines with heavy white space, built to be scanned.
Tone: personal, energetic, punchy
Written for: Founders and early-stage teams

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