@founderfiles01: Elon Musk has steered Tesla (now valued at $1.39 trillion) and SpaceX (preparing for a $1 trillion IPO) through near-bankruptcies, failed rocket launches, intense investor pressure, and years of public doubt. Through all of it, he learned a critical lesson many founders overlook:Never optimize solely for valuation. Optimize for the people you’re building with.Musk warns that taking money from the highest bidder without strong alignment and trust can become incredibly expensive down the road. He compares choosing startup partners and investors to choosing a spouse, you’ll be married to them for years.A slightly lower valuation with people you deeply respect and trust is almost always better than the biggest check from investors you already have doubts about. (Media: Pando Daily)

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