Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong, in a conversation with David Senra on March 1, 2026, highlighted the essence of true leadership as the willingness to start anew, drawing inspiration from Lee Kuan Yew's renowned "iron in the veins" speech. Armstrong addressed concerns about a potential 50% resignation rate following his controversial "no politics" policy, expressing readiness to rebuild the company from the ground up if necessary. He emphasized that the distinction between a founder and a mere "presider" lies in the courage to set a definitive course, even if it means beginning again with just a laptop.