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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

New ideas often seem crazy at first, but if you execute well, people will eventually recognize their value.

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Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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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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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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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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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Be bold and willing to work on ideas that others might consider foolish, as this boldness is often necessary for startup founders.

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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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Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

If everyone thinks your idea is good, it often indicates that there are problems you're not seeing, and the competition is likely serious.

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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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Garry Tan

04/22/20

@ Garry Tan

New insights are hard to come by because good ideas are rare, and bad ideas can nullify perfect execution, causing talented founders to struggle despite having great resources.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

You need to be able to withstand rejection; people will think your idea is crazy, investors will say no, and reporters won't care.