What Lenny Rachitsky thinks about ideas vs execution

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Writer of Lenny's Newsletter and host of Lenny's Podcast, covering product, growth and career in tech. Previously a product lead at Airbnb. Also an angel investor and advisor.

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14 Sept 2026

Our readingPeople don't need to know exactly what they're building before they start creating it.

Their wordsPeople no longer need to know exactly what they are building before they begin.

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