Sometimes, all you need is to join a startup as a late cofounder

Taking a business from idea to $1M ARR is tough. But in the VC world, finding startups that can scale from $1M to $3M+ ARR in just 12 months is even harder.

One often overlooked factor in this growth journey is the role of the late cofounder.

Think about Elon Musk (Tesla), Eric Schmidt (Google), and Tony Hsieh (Zappos). None of them started the companies they’re most famous for, but they joined at pivotal moments and helped shape their trajectories.

Being a late cofounder is a powerful yet underrated path. While you may not have been there for the initial spark, your influence begins when things really get interesting.

If you're at a Series B+ startup or you’ve recently exited a startup, and you think this message is for you, reply with a one-paragraph summary of the superpowers you've developed over the years.

I can introduce you to the cool kids.

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