#0133: Are you an A player?

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What is about becoming a A player?

Steve Jobs believed that the secret to achieving groundbreaking success was assembling a team of A players—individuals who were not only highly talented but truly exceptional in their respective fields.

For him, it wasn’t just about hiring skilled people; it was about finding gifted individuals who would elevate each other’s performance and create something extraordinary.

Jobs emphasized that A players attract A players, forming a self-sustaining cycle of excellence.

He understood that talented people thrive when they work with others who match or exceed their skill level.

This philosophy was the foundation of the legendary Macintosh team.

Jobs described this team as a collection of extraordinary individuals who experienced the most fulfilling and intense work of their lives.

They didn’t settle for good—they aimed for greatness.

At the CNBC Delivering Alpha Summit 2024, Ben Affleck shared his thoughts on the role of AI in filmmaking, providing a nuanced perspective on its potential impact.

"It’s not going to replace human beings making films, It may make your background more convincing, it can change the color of your shirt, it can fix mistakes you’ve made. It can make it so you might be able to get two seasons of House of the Dragon in a year instead of one." - Ben Affleck

When the pandemic hit, Aadit and Kaivalya, still teenagers, observed that many people in their neighborhood were struggling to get groceries and essentials.

They created a simple WhatsApp group, connecting neighbors and local shopkeepers to fulfill grocery needs.

They packed grocery orders, managed deliveries, and even went door-to-door convincing shopkeepers to join their service.

Reflecting on this experience, they describe it as the "best crash course in operations and customer service."

Their goal was ambitious: deliver groceries in under 45 minutes, a concept largely untested at that scale in India.

However, the path wasn’t easy. Early feedback revealed issues with customer experience and delivery speed.

Instead of being discouraged, they used these setbacks to improve their processes.

They worked on optimizing delivery routes, enhancing quality control, and reducing turnaround times.

Their persistence soon paid off. An investor, impressed by their unique approach, provided ₹40 lakhs in initial funding as part of a fellowship program.

This helped them expand operations, and Zepto quickly gained traction.

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