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Scott is the Co-Founder of Behance (acquired), CSO at Adobe, and Author of The Messy Middle
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The Power of Conviction in Startups
Scott discusses the importance of conviction in the entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes that the initial belief in a solution is crucial, but as challenges arise, founders must reassess their conviction. He shares insights on how different entrepreneurs respond to setbacks, highlighting that those who maintain their conviction during tough times are often in the 'messy middle' of their startup journey.
"I always have the same answer I basically say how much conviction do you have in the solution You're Building I know in the beginning before you knew all you know now you had tons of conviction that's..."
When to Pivot or Quit
In this segment, Scott addresses the critical moment when entrepreneurs may consider pivoting or quitting. He contrasts those who feel more conviction despite failures with those who, upon reflection, realize they might not have pursued their venture if they had known the challenges ahead. He stresses the importance of recognizing when to change direction or step away for the sake of personal well-being and team dynamics.
"this is this is uh par for the course but you know oftentimes I'll hear honestly if I knew then what I know now I would not have done this like holy I might then quit like your life is short you have..."