A founder is the emotional energy aorta of a company. The energy that emanates from a founder attracts people and capital to the endeavor. When that energy goes away, it can feel impossible to do the job. Andy Dunn Read Quote
It is obvious, in retrospect, to lean on those who love us most. With depression, in part because of the shame attached to it, it’s harder to be honest. Andy Dunn Read Quote
The hardest thing in leadership is managing your own psychology, and yet it’s also the least talked about. Andy Dunn Read Quote
It’s now arguably over-written about and over-discussed how hard it is to be an entrepreneur. Of course it’s hard. So is being a parent. Let’s stop over-congratulating ourselves and let’s just do our work. Andy Dunn Read Quote
The people that elected Donald Trump are Americans. They are every bit as entitled to weigh in on who should lead as any of us. The fact that they disagree with the values some of us hold dear is the point – America has always been about a battle of ideas that plays out over time. Andy Dunn Read Quote
The illusion when things are going your way is that it’s gonna just keep going. But it never does. Andy Dunn Read Quote
The general rule is that entrepreneurs need the fear of their brand’s demise to make it magic. It is too safe to do it as a corporate subsidiary. Andy Dunn Read Quote
The digitally-native vertical brand drives a lot more customer intimacy than its competition. The data is better because every transaction and interaction is captured. Andy Dunn Read Quote
Hamilton’ is not just the best musical I’ve ever seen. It may be the best thing I’ve ever seen. Andy Dunn Read Quote