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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

My co-founder and I never discussed failure or what-if scenarios, which helped us focus on moving forward without fear.

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Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014

03/13/14

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

As founders, we often have amazing ideas and plans, but when things don't work out, it doesn't mean we failed; it just means the outcome was different than expected.

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Kyle Vogt

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

We were unwilling to admit defeat, which kept us focused on solving problems rather than contemplating shutting down the company.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

We realized that we weren't alone in our struggles; other startups faced similar challenges, and persistence was key to success.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

At Y Combinator, we emphasize the importance of not dying as a startup, which means confronting the beliefs that could lead to failure.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often ignore the reality of their startup's potential failure, which is an uncomfortable truth to discuss.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many founders work on the wrong thing before discovering the right one, often internalizing a fear of failure.

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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

My mentor Steve Blank advised me not to be afraid to pivot when things weren't working out, which led me to reconsider our approach to the business.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have conversations about the realities of startup failures, as they are part of the journey and can lead to valuable learning experiences for future endeavors.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to resist the urge to have a complete plan or exit strategy from the start, as many successful companies evolve beyond initial expectations.