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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

It's easy to give up, but as a founder, you must not be a quitter; perseverance is essential.

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How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri

@ EO

How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

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The primary reason startups fail is that founders give up. It's crucial to manage your psychology to avoid quitting prematurely, even when faced with challenges.

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Jessica Livingston

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The most important quality you can have as a founder is determination; many smart and talented founders fail because they can't stick with it when things get tough.

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Emmett Shear

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The most important thing in startups is to stick with it and not give up, as persistence is the only way to succeed.

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Apoorva Mehta

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The journey as a founder is filled with failures, but persistence can lead to success, so stay excited and keep pushing forward.

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Adora Cheung

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I believe that perseverance is key in startups; you only fail if you stop trying, and it's important to learn from setbacks without letting them overwhelm you.

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Nirav Patel

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The key lesson is to not give up; resiliency is the most important trait in a startup, and you must be willing to keep finding solutions.

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Grit and tenacity are essential qualities in founders; it's not just about having the best product but about outlasting challenges.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

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Don't give up; persistence is key in overcoming challenges and building relationships that set your company apart.

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Reid Hoffman

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As a founder, you need to balance being persistent with being flexible, knowing when to stick to your vision and when to pivot based on feedback and data.