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“You know in a startup, you only need three people. You need someone who can make something. You need someone who can sell it. And you need someone to collect the money. That's the only three roles in a startup. So which one are you?” quote by Guy Kawasaki
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“You know in a startup, you only need three people. You need someone who can make something. You need someone who can sell it. And you need someone to collect the money. That's the only three roles in a startup. So which one are you?”

Guy Kawasaki

About This Quote

Source Interview: Unknown, entrepreneurship advice

A startup needs creators, sellers, and fundraisers; identify your role.

In simple terms: Three key startup roles.

Key Takeaway

Know your role.

Themes

entrepreneurship team building business models

Mood

practical encouraging

Type

business advice

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • marketing
  • fundraising
  • team hiring

Key Concepts

value creation sales finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which role aligns with your strengths?
  • How can you develop missing skills?
A Different Perspective

Roles may overlap or shift over time.

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