.@pmarca on the 5 key traits of a real innovator: 1. "Just flat-out open to new ideas... And the nature of trait openness means you're not just open to new ideas in one category, you're open to many different kinds of new ideas." 2. "You need somebody who's really willing to apply themselves, typically over a period of many years to accomplish something great... You need somebody with an extreme willingness to basically defer gratification." 3. "If they're not ornery, they'll be talked out…