One of the great things about young entrepreneurs is that they don't know that something can't be done. So they try something that's so audacious and usually end up pulling it off.
Fred WilsonRead
Building product is not about having a large team to manage. It is about having a small team with the right people on it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Successful product building relies on a cohesive small team rather than a large workforce.
This quote emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity when assembling a team for product development. Fred Wilson suggests that having the right individuals who possess the necessary skills and mindset is far more crucial than merely having a large number of team members, as collaboration and effective communication within a small group can lead to better innovation and productivity.
Themes
TeamProductLeadershipQualityInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
A manager could use this quote during a team meeting to motivate team members about their capabilities.
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