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A VC view of what founder-market fit actually is and how it compounds into hiring, networks, and credibility over time. It treats fit as something you can assess honestly about yourself rather than a fixed trait. Good for putting words to the reputation and network parts of your short answer.
Founder-Market Fit: Knowing Yourself Leads to Success
From Foundation Capital by Foundation Capital 12 min read
- Fit compounds into better hires, warmer intros, and easier trust
- Honest self assessment of your edge matters more than a title
- Network and reputation in a market are earned, then they pay off
