Bengaluru Techie Lists 2 Types Of People Every Startup Needs: "One Keeps You Ahead..."

A Bengaluru-based tech enthusiast, Keshav Chauhan, ignited a lively online debate with a viral post identifying the two crucial types of people every startup needs to succeed. His thought-provoking insights, shared on X, resonated with entrepreneurs and professionals, sparking a wave of discussions.

"Every startup needs two types of people: 1. terminally online. first to know everything. x company launched y? they knew before the official announcement. 2. completely off social. no idea what's happening online. reads a physical newspaper on Sunday, immersed in books. one keeps you ahead of the curve. the other keeps you grounded in first principles," the tweet read.

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every startup needs two types of people:

1. terminally online. first to know everything. x company launched y? they knew before the official announcement.

2. completely off social. no idea what's happening online. reads a physical newspaper on sunday, immersed in books.

one…

— keshav (@keshavchan) January 3, 2025

The post's profound observation resonated deeply with entrepreneurs, prompting widespread introspection about workplace dynamics. While some applauded the insight for distilling a fundamental entrepreneurial truth, others raised concerns about the practicality of maintaining such distinct roles in the fast-paced and often fluid startup environment.

One user wrote, "I have a big problem. I'm both. I don't read books, but I read newspapers daily and magazines occasionally. Meanwhile, I'm perpetually online, reading everything under the sun."

Another commented, "#1 probably does more damage to your company than anything else. #2 has a filtering mechanism in the form of if something really is noteworthy someone will reach out to them and tell them."

A third said, "This is inspiring! Balancing both types can lead to great ideas and a solid approach."

A fourth added, "Morning byte for staying ahead of the curve, especially if you're an early adopter." A fifth stated, "Or use the information barbell strategy - take worldly information from social media and permanent knowledge from ancient books exclusively. Renounce podcasts, YouTube, > 1-day old news, etc."