For today’s essential Heretics 101 feature, Chris Yeh discusses infinite learning, staying relevant through younger generations, Blitzscaling adaptability principles, assessing founders through shared experiences, and negotiating equity by establishing fair processes before debating numbers.

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Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction: Infinite Learning & Blitzscaling Adaptability

(01:00) The Source of Energy, Public Speaking & Performance Background

(02:00) The Power of Unlearning & Staying Relevant

(04:08) Blitzscaling: Hiring for Adaptability & Resilience

(07:12) Picking Companies: Thinking Like an Investor

(09:08) Assessing Founders: The Travel & Summer Camp Effect

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(11:36) Negotiating Founder Shares & Equity Splits

(17:00) Compensation Philosophy & The Numbers Hack

(19:13) Wrap

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