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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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Was Starting Twitch A Mistake? - The OnlyFriends Show Ep #6

@ Justin Kan

Was Starting Twitch A Mistake? - The OnlyFriends Show Ep #6

05/27/21

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KV

Kyle Vogt

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

We had set ourselves up in a position where we were unwilling to ever admit defeat, which created a strong bond among us.

JM

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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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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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Even when we couldn't draw a salary for months, we were committed to our startup and would have kept going regardless.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

I continually tell myself to be hyper-focused on solving the problem that led me to start the company.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

We got caught in the mindset of being just a platform company, which limited our ability to innovate and adapt to new market demands.

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Hosain Rahman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

After facing significant setbacks, we took back control from our investors and focused on learning from our mistakes to develop a better product.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Fear of admitting weakness or defeat can prevent founders from pivoting, as they may feel that doing so means giving up.

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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

During our hardest times, we realized we needed to give our all before considering quitting, and we sought advice to help us focus and persevere.