Infinite Loops Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233)
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Sep 12, 2024 
Mike Maples, Jr. is a co-founding partner of Floodgate and a seasoned seed investor behind tech giants like Twitter and Twitch. In this discussion, he delves into the essence of transformative entrepreneurship, advocating for breaking free from societal norms. He highlights the need for founders to embrace disagreeableness and seek future-focused customers. Journaling emerges as a powerful tool for self-discovery, while Maples underscores the importance of authenticity over tribalism in fostering innovation and creating meaningful movements.
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Building a Movement
- Find your early believers who are prepared to embrace your vision of the future.
- Co-create a movement with these believers, turning a heretical idea into conventional wisdom.
Seeking Truth and Embracing Surprise
- Seek truth over validation; be open to changing your mind like Steve Jobs.
- Engage with the world expecting to be surprised, as breakthroughs come from the undiscovered.
Listening to the Right Customers
- The customer isn't always right, especially those not living in the future.
- Listen to future-led customers; they possess insights into the details of the new pattern.
