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02 · The guest
Charles Cohen
Founder & CEO, Department of Trust
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Follow Charles on LinkedIn →03 · Inside this episode
Moments worth queuing up
In his own words
“There's no room for denial, you can't negotiate with it.”
“The lesson that I took out of it ultimately is: you don't learn anything on the way up.”
“All this Silicon Valley horse shit about defining the future... You can not bend the arc of the universe.”
“What's a couple hundred million between friends?”
04 · Key takeaways
What to actually take from this one
Learn on the Downward Trend
True learning and organisational discipline are forged during downturns rather than rapid growth.
Don't Finesse the Inevitable
When a paradigm shift occurs, leaders must accept and adapt immediately.
The Discipline of Specialism
Sticking to a mobile-first bet when desktop was king created long-term enterprise value.
Identity vs. Momentum
High-growth startups can turn founders into passengers on their own train.
Systems Over People in Compliance
Regulatory failure is often a system failure, not a people failure.
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