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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

Ben Silbermann of Pinterest exemplifies persistence; he iterated on his product for a year and a half, focusing on user feedback to achieve success.

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Ron Conway at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

10/27/13

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

I didn't discover Pinterest; my team recognized its potential, and I was impressed by Ben Silbermann's calm and thoughtful approach as a founder.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, it takes time to see results; it might take 18 to 24 months to develop a usable product, and persistence is key during that period.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Persistence is key in startups; even if your first idea fails, keep iterating and you will eventually find something that works.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are extremely focused and persistent, often trying different approaches until they succeed.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

When we released Pinterest, it didn't grow quickly at first, but we kept going because we thought it was a really cool product that we enjoyed using.

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

Successful entrepreneurs like Zuckerberg, Dorsey, and Silbermann focus on building great products and prioritize user satisfaction over external distractions.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

In my experience, tenacity pays off; perseverance can lead to significant breakthroughs in design and functionality.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

A great founder must balance persistence in their vision with the flexibility to adapt based on feedback and changing circumstances.