Execute fast, then plan slow. Jesse Zhang (Decagon CEO, a $1.5B AI unicorn) went through a true hero's journey. How it went down: Painful first startup → intentional customer discovery → innovation in Agent Operating Procedures. And, of course, there is the hill he'll die on: Commercial thinking matters as much as technical excellence. Join the conversation in the newest episode of First Block, a Notion series where founders from the world's leading companies. Explore what startup founders face as they build, and what they've learned along the way.
This sounds like a great conversation, especially the balance between technical excellence and actually building a business
Great insights. The balance between rapid execution and deliberate customer discovery is exactly where many early-stage teams either break or break through. Jesse’s focus on commercial thinking alongside technical excellence is spot-on — the strongest products emerge when both sides grow in sync. Excellent episode.
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Great insights. Fast action with mindful reflection creates the strongest growth loops. The balance between commercial sense and technical skill is key for every builder.
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