Name: 3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it
Uploaded: 2019-07-05T14:56:41Z
Duration: 6 min 21 s
Description: When venture investor Natalie Fratto is determining which start-up founder to support, she doesn't just look for intelligence or charisma; she looks for adaptability. In this insightful talk, Fratto shares three ways to measure your "adaptability quotient" -- and shows why your ability to respond to change really matters.

When venture investor Natalie Fratto is determining which start-up founder to support, she doesn't just look for intelligence or charisma; she looks for adaptability. In this insightful talk, Fratto shares three ways to measure your "adaptability quotient" -- and shows why your ability to respond to change really matters.

3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it

Adaptability is now the most crucial indicator of success, overtaking both intelligence and emotional savvy. The speaker shares how meeting 273 startup founders revealed that those who thrive can quickly adjust to unexpected challenges. Stories like Blockbuster missing the streaming revolution and a man relearning how to ride a backwards bike show that past success or knowledge can hinder true adaptability. In a world where change arrives faster than ever, the ability to unlearn and explore new possibilities matters most.