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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

Things take time in entrepreneurship; success is often a long journey rather than an overnight achievement, and patience is key.

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10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

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10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

05/17/19

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Success in entrepreneurship is a game of attrition; most people give up, and you need to stick it out long enough to figure things out.

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Time carries most of the weight; it is often more effective to build a durable business slowly rather than rushing for quick growth.

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Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

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Making things can take a long time; I learned that committing to a project is crucial for success.

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You have to be patient and persistent; change takes time and often involves facing many challenges and plateaus.

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Before thriving, a startup must first survive, and sometimes achieving product-market fit takes longer than expected, requiring patience and strategic adjustments.

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It took us eight years to find success, which is normal in the startup world, and sometimes it can take even longer.