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Morgan DeBaun

08/03/17

@ Y Combinator

I believe in failing fast and adapting quickly, which is essential in the technology space, especially in consumer social media and community engagement.

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Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at the Female Founders Conference

@ Y Combinator

Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at the Female Founders Conference

08/03/17

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

We should aim to fail quickly and often, embracing failure as a part of the process to find true product-market fit and traction.

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EO Cast

05/09/25

@ EO

I embrace the idea of failing and learning in design, as the process of trying and experimenting is where true creativity and growth occur.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The key takeaway is that startups must move quickly; prioritize rapid iteration and responsiveness to user needs to succeed.

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Julien Codorniou

06/24/25

@ Stripe

Having the freedom to experiment and fail is crucial for employee morale and innovation, as demonstrated by my experience launching a failed gaming project on Facebook.

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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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Taylor Otwell

06/13/25

@ EO

As a solo founder, I prefer to fail quickly rather than waste months on a project that doesn't gain traction.

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a16z Cast

04/21/25

@ a16z

Creating a culture that accepts failure and encourages risk-taking is crucial for fostering innovation in a startup environment.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I believe in a 'go, go, go' approach combined with a long-term compounding mindset to drive product development and success.

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Jensen Huang

06/24/11

@ Stanford Online

To succeed, you must develop a tolerance for failure and learn to fail quickly and inexpensively, adjusting your approach as needed.