From Collaboration to Capital: How to Balance Personalities and What You Need to STOP Doing.

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Benjamin Friedman
June 17, 2025

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Quiet Grit, Bold Moves: Aligning Introverts and Extroverts

“The key to getting along with your opposite personality type ... is in learning to appreciate one another.” — Michael Hyatt

Introverts and extroverts exist on a spectrum that varies by environment, situation, and comfort level. There are distinct differences in how they work, both individually and together. 

When teams align and collaborate, however, the results can be fantastic!

Successful collaboration between introverts and extroverts requires understanding their unique communication styles, work preferences, and strengths. With the right techniques and tools, you can create an environment where both personality types thrive, leading to enhanced innovation and productivity.

This post explores communication styles, meeting strategies, group dynamics, mutual understanding, and tips for introverts working with salespeople.

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Expert Tips for Startups
Quick, valuable insights from accomplished founders

Founders: Stop Reimbursing Your VC’s Legal Fees

I remember the terrible feeling after wiring $38,432 to a law firm that didn't even represent me.

Ramen‑eating founders should not be footing legal bills for billionaire venture capitalists.

Yet this practice remains the industry standard—the most outrageous term sheet item is also the most common.

Any VC demanding this is the opposite of founder-friendly. VCs should pay their own legal fees. Forcing startups to pay for them is an insult.

Auren Hoffman is General Partner at Flex Capital, which invests in ambitious founders building generational tech companies. Read Auren's full article here.

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