Who TF Is Sam?
What makes Sam special?
Green Flags
2x founder with elite hustle: sold Hirebird, flew cross-country for a work trial, rebuilt an entire product in 5 days, and shifted from GTM to design without missing a beat. That's rare DNA.
Red Flags
Serial founder who sold his startup then immediately joined another one - seems to get antsy once things get stable. Lives for the chaos of early-stage startups and cross-country moves.
Green Flags
2x founder with elite hustle: sold Hirebird, flew cross-country for a work trial, rebuilt an entire product in 5 days, and shifted from GTM to design without missing a beat. That's rare DNA.
Red Flags
Serial founder who sold his startup then immediately joined another one - seems to get antsy once things get stable. Lives for the chaos of early-stage startups and cross-country moves.
✨ legit?
Sharp trajectory but not quite blue-chip. Utah State to Cornell shows hustle. Quick exit with Hirebird ($251K ARR) caught Antler's eye. Now YC-backed at 25 - impressive speed, if not pedigree. One to watch, but needs a bigger win to truly break out.
🔥 trendy?
Sam Hogan is the disruptor to watch in SF tech - making waves as a 2x founder who sold Hirebird then moved cross-country for Origami Agents. Known for elite product sense and 16-hour work sprints. The rising tech maverick who turned down multiple offers to build something revolutionary.
😎 cool?
Sam Hogan is a refreshingly direct, high-velocity builder who thrives on calculated risks and rapid adaptation. His pattern of quick pivots from football to finance to tech reveals an opportunistic mindset. Classic achiever personality - jumps in first, figures it out later, but executes with conviction. A natural problem-solver who prefers action over analysis.
Sam's shortlist
Co-founder chemistry on fire
These two are peak startup fever - Sam flew cross-country for a 5-day work trial with 16-hour days while Finn rebuilt their entire product vision. Now they're pushing each other to redefine AI sales tech. Sam brings the design magic while Finn plots world domination. It's giving elite founder energy x2.
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