Comments on: Know What You Suck At

By: David Mandell

David Mandell — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:02:11 +0000

I completely agree with Ben here. I’ve got a pretty complete list of things I know I suck at (and always seem to be adding to it…lol) and constantly use it to drive my hiring and partnership strategies.

By: Ben Casnocha

Ben Casnocha — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:41:29 +0000

I say the following: surround yourself with people who can compensate for your weaknesses, and focus on making your strengths unstoppable. If you can be really, really good at a couple things, you’re in good shape. Most people — at least in my case — can’t at once get really, really good at a couple things while also trying to become decent in lots of others. That’s why the “avoid / structure around it” approach is the better one, for me.

By: Brad Feld

Brad Feld — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:25:18 +0000

@David – look for a post on that on AsktheVC at some point.

By: david

david — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:18:09 +0000

Great post Brad. I’m finding myself increasingly sensitive to the Liars and dishonest people point.

Can you elaborate on this point please? I’m working on a stealth startup and researching which VCs to approach and your note raised a question as to how an investor (VC or other) can affect an otherwise good company.

“This doesn

By: Barry C

Barry C — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:42:48 +0000

I try to make the same point by quoting one of America’s all time great men, Dirty Harry:
“A man’s got to know his limitations”
You can replace “man” with “company” and really make a point for what NOT TO DO within your business.

By: bijan sabet

bijan sabet — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:37:29 +0000

great post brad.

good for all of us to rmemeber. entpreneurs and vcs

(i suck at spelling. it’s just one thing on my very long list.)

By: Michael Sitarzewski

Michael Sitarzewski — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:36:40 +0000

I’m so guilty of sucking at “Knowing my left from my right, especially when I