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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

It took us eight years to find success, which is normal in the startup world, and sometimes it can take even longer.

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Emmett Shear at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

10/15/14

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Justin Kan

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Things take time in entrepreneurship; success is often a long journey rather than an overnight achievement, and patience is key.

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Avni Patel Thompson

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Starting a startup is a long-term commitment, often requiring five to ten years of dedication to the mission.

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Chip Wilson

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After 18 years of not making money with my first company, I realized that success takes time, similar to how Airbnb took years to become profitable.

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Dylan Field

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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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Michael Seibel

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Before thriving, a startup must first survive, and sometimes achieving product-market fit takes longer than expected, requiring patience and strategic adjustments.

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Kat Mañalac

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Given that the average time to IPO or exit is about 8 to 10 years, it's crucial that all co-founders feel equally invested and are prepared to work full-time for that duration.

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Chase Adam

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@ 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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Patrick Collison

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The belief is that as you reach a critical mass, more people will see it as viable to work for a startup, which can take time.

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Michael Seibel

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Investing six to twelve months after initial contact can lead to better valuations and more information about the startup.