Before she was a partner at Sequoia Capital, Jess Lee was a startup CEO who learned the hardest part of building is not product or growth. It is people.
In Episode 5 of The Library of Minds, Jess sits down with Dara to unpack the frameworks she has used to build and back some of today’s most iconic companies.
She shares the mental model she uses to predict success before it happens, the mistake that changed how she invests, and why every great founder is part cult leader, whether they realize it or not.
What’s Inside the Episode
The 4 traits Jess looks for that reveal if someone will win
How great founders turn belief into movement
The mistake that reshaped her entire approach to leadership
What “spikes” really mean and how to find them in your team
You will have to listen to the episode to hear how she connects them all.
Step Inside Jess’s Mind
For the first time, you can ask Jess follow-up questions directly through her Digital Mind on Delphi and hear her answers in her own voice.
👉 Watch the Episode & Ask Jess
Try asking:
What are the four traits you look for in founders?
How can leaders balance empathy with performance?
What is your advice for hiring “spiky” people?
Delphi
Open your mind.
