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Adam Spector
Founder, CEO, and Podcast Host
Adam Spector is the Founder and CEO of Levy, a company that provides back-office support for startups, including services related to HR, finance, compliance, and equity operations. He has a diverse background as a product leader and serial entrepreneur, having founded four companies and invested in over 100 startups throughout his career in Silicon Valley.
Before launching Levy in September 2022, Adam was the Co-Founder and COO of AbstractOps, a platform designed to unify and automate back-office workflows. His experience spans various roles, including being a general partner at The Autopilot Fund and serving as a mentor and advisor to numerous startups. Adam is also known for his focus on building effective teams and processes that align with a company's mission.123
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I’ve reviewed 1,000+ startups, and this is the #1 trait I look for in founders.
When I invest in startups, I don’t look for the perfect pitch or the flashiest deck.
I look for one thing: Focus 🎯
Not the kind of focus that just means "hard work," but the ability to:
↳ Say "No" - to distractions, unnecessary features, and opportunities that don't align with the core mission. ↳ Double down on what’s working instead of chasing every shiny object. ↳ Have clarity on what problem they’re solving, for whom, and why it matters.
The best founders I’ve backed all have this in common.
They don’t try to do everything - they focus on doing one thing exceptionally well.
Here's how you know a focused founder:
↳ They can explain their value proposition in a single sentence. ↳ They track 2-3 key metrics, not 20. ↳ They’re obsessed with their customer, not their competitors.
If you’re struggling to grow, ask yourself: → Are you truly focused on the right things, or you're just doing more things?
In startups, dilution = death. Focus = success.
What’s the ONE thing holding your startup back from thriving?
❌ It’s not your product.
❌It’s not your vision.
✅ It’s the chore of running your business.
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