The only limits on Stripe's potential are the energy of the Collisons and the size of their market. Which one runs out first?
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How clear was it when you first met them that they would go on to be exceptional founders?
The first time I met Patrick in person was when he came to the US to visit colleges at about 18. This was before we started YC, so I wasn't thinking about who'd be a good founder, but if I'd asked that question, my answer would certainly have been yes.
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Why did you both meet? What was the occasion? Did you know each other before from online?
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He stayed in my house. I knew him because he emailed me about Lisp. I didn't realize he was a high school kid.
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What were the characteristics that would have made you think that?
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Great question, Elaine. Well said Paul!
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