If your deep tech CEO isn't 1) a grand visionary 2) a hardcore grinder operator 3) a technical genius 4) an amazing salesman
Then you're NGMI
10:38 PM · Jun 13, 2026 · 10.5K Views
Extropic founder Guillaume Verdon argues deep tech CEOs must simultaneously be visionaries, technical geniuses, operators, and salesmen
Investor Shaun Maguire agreed, citing Elon Musk as the archetype.
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Users agree with the Sequoia partner's description of Elon Musk as the ultimate visionary operator and salesman because it affirms his exceptional leadership and legendary status.
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Shaun Maguire@shaunmmaguire
@beffjezos True
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If your deep tech CEO isn't 1) a grand visionary 2) a hardcore grinder operator 3) a technical genius 4) an amazing salesman
Then you're NGMI
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ZeroMazed@ZeroMazed
@beffjezos lol yeah those are just the base traits for any founder who ain't clueless. vision grind tech sales. duh.
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Mei Yi Xing@MeiYiXing1
@beffjezos what traits you value most in people who are excelling?
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Chris Schaum@chrisschaum
@beffjezos Sweet @akemgtfm is gonna make it.
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Ben T@areallycoolspot
@ZeroMazed @beffjezos now multiply them all by legend status
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