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The Triad of Triumph: The Power of Teamwork, Timing, and Execution

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They continue to labor under the dual misapprehension that ideas are sacrosanct and that technical supremacy is the key to startup success. There is no shortage of exciting business ideas out there; indeed, its multiple founders frequently experience the same lightbulb moments and go on to develop near-identical business propositions. What makes startups more likely to succeed is the quality of the team, their ability to execute, and their sense of timing — the most inscrutable element of company building. What makes startups more likely to succeed is the quality of the team, their ability to execute, and their sense of timing. Like many seasoned investors, I’ve been preaching the virtues of “team, timing, and execution” for years.