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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We learned that many great ideas often sound ridiculous at first, and that solving a personal problem can lead to a successful business.

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Blitzscaling 18: Brian Chesky on Launching Airbnb and the Challenges of Scale

@ Greylock

Blitzscaling 18: Brian Chesky on Launching Airbnb and the Challenges of Scale

12/01/15

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

The most successful startup ideas often sound counterintuitive or bad at first, like Airbnb or Dropbox, which faced skepticism but ultimately succeeded due to unique insights.

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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

You should look for ideas that seem stupid within a large company, as some of the best ideas often appear foolish initially but can lead to significant success.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

Even when business ideas are bad, the courage to step up and believe in oneself is what truly matters.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Persistence and conviction about your idea are crucial, as many ideas that initially seem bad can end up being huge successes.

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Adora Cheung

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

We initially struggled to find a problem to solve because we were generally happy people without many issues, which made it challenging to identify a business idea.

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Sam Altman

04/06/25

@ Varun Mayya

As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to pursue your unique ideas, even if they seem crazy or impractical to others, as they could lead to the next big innovation.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

I learned that the only real validation for a business idea is whether people are willing to pay for it, not just say they like it.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Boring ideas can lead to incredible businesses, as demonstrated by the saying 'where there's muck, there's brass,' meaning treasure can be found in unexpected places.

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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.