Any recommendations on questions to ask to Startup CEOs during the interview process?

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Where do you see the company in terms of XYZ 5 years from now? They love big picture vision Qs

What traits in an employee lead to success here? Or what is your most important cultural principle for the company? To get a sense of the work style they’re cultivating

What’s an unpopular opinion you hold? Just to throw em off and have some fun :)

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Thanks!

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