Drawer 09 · 291 notes · 89 people · 2005–2026

Startups & founders

Product-market fit, fundraising, early-stage building, and founder lessons

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HEY World · Jason FriedMay 18, 2025

On Legacy

May 18, 2025

“I don’t think much about legacy. Yours, mine, anyone’s really. Do the best you can right now. For now. Not for later. If it’s useful later, great. But that’s only because it starts out useful now. Legacy isn’t an artist who was ignored all their life until they died. That’s just recognition and fame. Their work was already excellent then.…”

Lenny’s Newsletter♥ 114

Why cash is king

Oct 8, 2024 · 11 min
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Lenny Rachitsky reports first results from a compensation survey of about 5,000 newsletter readers, finding that 75% prioritize salary over equity during negotiations. The post argues this reflects a desire for…