In life I’ve found it useful to have little frameworks to try and interpret the world through. They don’t always apply 100% of the time but they’re a useful way to shorthand. The Journeymen, Mavericks and Superstars matrix has always suited me well and has stood the test of time.
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Mark Suster is a 2x entrepreneur and an investor. He joined Upfront Ventures in 2007 as a General Partner after selling his company Koral to Salesforce.com. He focuses on early-stage technology companies.