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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup can be lonely, but having 2,000 alumni who will come to your aid makes a significant difference.

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Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Startups are an incredibly intense journey, and having a co-founder provides moral support during tough times, helping to balance each other's emotional highs and lows.

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Startups are an emotional roller coaster, and having a co-founder who is equally invested can provide crucial support during tough times.

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I still feel like I know very little about startups, and having a community of motivated people around me is incredibly valuable.

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Working at a startup is a great gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around like-minded individuals.