Richard asks Tim Draper which question he should have asked
Near the end of his interview with Tim Draper, Richard opened space for a question outside his usual sequence. He asked what people rarely asked Draper that he would like a chance to discuss.
An opening after the planned questions
Richard had already asked about turning points, valuable strategies and costly mistakes. His additional question let Draper choose a different direction. Draper recalled a question his son had asked an entrepreneur about a spirit animal.
A different kind of answer
The exchange led to personal stories, including family memories. Richard then said he could try the question in a future interview. A business interview can reveal something useful about a person without every answer being an investment rule.
In Richard's words
"what do you wish people asked you and they never do that you'd love a chance to share more" (Richard C. Wilson, recorded library conversation)
How to use this
- Leave room after the prepared questions for the guest to choose a subject.
- Use the answer to decide whether a follow-up deserves more time.
Questions and answers
Who suggested the spirit-animal question?
Draper recalled hearing his son use it on their show.
Was it one of Richard's standard three questions?
No. It came after the planned questions, when Richard asked what he had missed.