Partners Outweigh Solo Success

Shaan Puri reflects on the value of building success with partners versus going solo, emphasizing that the joy and fulfillment of working with others outweighs potential financial gains from having full ownership.

• Working with partners is more enjoyable than solo success

  • "It would be way less fun if it was just me doing it even if I had owned 100%"
  • Would never trade partnership for full equity ownership

• Actively investing in team proximity

  • Paid more to have team member Diego move within 10 minutes
  • Daily interactions improved quality of life

• Building a balanced lifestyle with flexibility

  • Can have kids interrupt during day
  • Keeps piano next to desk for breaks
  • Created a life he loves, even if not "perfect"

• Contrasts with successful solo operators

  • References visiting Moni Pabrai who works mostly alone
  • Notes how Pabrai believes best investors make independent decisions
  • Acknowledges the tradeoff between independence and companionship

• Quote that resonates: "The thing socialists got wrong was how much fun it is to make money with your boys"

  • Emphasizes the social enjoyment of building together
  • Values shared experience over maximizing personal gains

• Team dynamics create better experience

  • Working with Ben and Diego makes the journey more enjoyable
  • Partnership creates shared motivation and energy