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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

When we started, all we had was a determination not to give up, despite lacking the necessary skills for success in startups.

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Emmett Shear at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

10/15/14

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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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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Determination is the most important trait in a startup founder; without it, they may give up when faced with challenges.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Our startup's success was tied to our ego; failing meant failing at life, which motivated us to persevere.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

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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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Your best weapon against startup challenges is determination, which consists of resilience and drive.

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Geoff Ralston

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

Startups are incredibly difficult, and without a strong narrative to motivate you during tough times, you risk quitting and ultimately failing.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is really hard, and you can't predict how tough and ambitious you will become through the process.

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Parker Conrad

09/10/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

Despite the ups and downs, I believe that tenacity is key to overcoming challenges in the startup world.