Gamma’s Grant Lee: “The Worst Idea Ever” to a $2B Startup

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Then they hung up. A few years later, Gamma became one of the clearest AI breakouts, built with a tiny team, obsessive craft, and distribution that looked nothing like the standard playbook. In this episode of The Library of Minds, Grant breaks down how conviction compounds, why the first 30 seconds of onboarding matters more than most founders think, and the real hiring filter they use to avoid expensive mistakes. 🔗 The Library of Minds is brought to you by Delphi.

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Published Feb 19, 2026 in FeaturedBack to the blog

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