🕊 Authentic leadership: A Guide To Thrive From It

Hey friend - Elaha here! 

August will mark my sixth month in Sydney. 

The experience has been similar to walking into the wilderness and discovering me. I've learned to cook healthy meals, exercise frequently, and go to bed at 10 pm. 

Life is starting to look optimistic. 😌✨

Here's what I have for you this Friday ☕️

• a16z general partner advises you on how to hire the best people

• Become an authentic leader in 3 steps

• Story of how a self-care newsletter got VC backed.

Happy reading - until next time! 

 🤝  a16z general partner tells you how to hire the best people to work with. He breaks down the top three criteria (spoiler alert: drive, curiosity, and ethics) and the reason why they matter! This piece was refreshing to read given it would help spot overlooked and unproven talent in the ecosystem.

👀  Is it possible for a newsletter to get VC backed? Listen to the story of Alisha Ramos, founder of Girls Night In, on going full time into her more than 150,000 subscriber newsletter. She has managed to transform her audience into contributors, employees, and her book club readers!

👷 Another gem from Marc Andreessen on why Building is the best response to crises. He wrote it during the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and the essay still seems relevant today with all the global crises happening. 

💰 Monetising from 1,000 fans vs 100. It's said that 1-2% of the users drive 80% of the company's revenue. The Creator economy is shifting from a 'bigger is better' model to a super niche communities revenue model. This gives a guide to making revenue through super-engaged fans. 

🚀 This 32 year old is competing against the biggest billionaires in the world. Tim Ellis started his company at 25 with the aim build 3-D printed rockets into space. This thread summarises his exceptional story. 

🔍 Guide to becoming a self-aware manager. Authentic leaders can be described as more purpose-driven, heart-centered by those who work with them. Most managers don't undergo leadership training, so here are some helpful tips on becoming an authentic leader. 

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I'm based in Sydney, Australia. I'm a startup operator, mindset enthusiast, and lifelong learner. When I'm not working, I can be often found bringing people together, studying the world's best people in tech and reading endlessly.

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