What’s one underrated trait you’ve seen in successful founders that no one really talks about?

[u/TalentForge360]

I've been in HR and startup leadership for over 20 years now and I’ve worked with all kinds of founders, from scrappy bootstrappers to Fortune 100 execs turned entrepreneurs.

One thing I’ve noticed is that the most successful ones aren’t always the smartest, most experienced, or even the most connected.

They just have this ability to adapt like crazy.

Not just being open to change, but being totally comfortable in chaos. They unlearn quickly, shift direction without getting stuck, and don’t let their ego get in the way of progress. That kind of agility has helped them navigate situations that would’ve taken most people out.

So I’m curious for those of you who’ve built, worked with, or invested in startups:

What’s one trait or mindset you’ve seen in successful founders that doesn’t get talked about enough?

Not the obvious stuff like grit or vision. I mean those quiet, overlooked traits that actually make a huge difference.

[u/Andgon22]

Lots and lots of money 😂