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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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Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

All startups face internal challenges, and it's normal to feel like things are broken; persistence is key to overcoming these issues.

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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

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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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.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I constantly faced setbacks, and it's crucial to understand that these challenges will keep happening over and over again.

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Adora Cheung

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

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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Y Combinator Cast

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Everyone you respect in the startup world has dealt with significant setbacks, so remember that you're not alone in facing these challenges.

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Nirav Patel

05/20/25

@ EO

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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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have trusted people to talk to about challenges in your startup journey, rather than feeling isolated in your struggles.