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“It's easy to move fast or be obsessed with quality, but the trick is you have to do both at a startup.” quote by Sam Altman
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“It's easy to move fast or be obsessed with quality, but the trick is you have to do both at a startup.”

Sam Altman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with Sam Altman, 2023

Balancing speed and quality is essential for startup success.

In simple terms: Do both fast work and high standards.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize both speed and quality.

Themes

entrepreneurship productivity quality

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

advice business

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • team management
  • launch planning

Key Concepts

Lean startup growth hacking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you measure speed without sacrificing quality?
  • What processes ensure quality at high speed?
A Different Perspective

Too much focus on one can hurt the other.

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