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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders often go through near-death experiences where they feel like everything is about to end, but sheer will can keep them going.

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Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

04/18/24

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Successful founders often have a deep internal belief that they will make their company work, even when faced with challenges.

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Ashley Wong

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I learned that founders are incredibly resilient and need to exercise mental strength when facing seemingly impossible challenges.

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Sam Altman

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@ Sequoia Capital

Founders will face adversity, but the emotional toll of challenges becomes easier to manage over time as resilience builds.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders often lose hope when they feel like they're failing, which can lead to giving up too soon.

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Apoorva Mehta

06/20/14

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The journey as a founder is filled with failures, but persistence can lead to success, so stay excited and keep pushing forward.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

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Founders who are excited by the challenges of building a startup often find that the difficulty of the journey brings out the best in them, pushing them to raise their standards.

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Patrick Collison

11/05/15

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Many successful co-founders have strong relationships that help them persist through challenges, unlike many companies that face insurmountable disagreements.

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Y Combinator Cast

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The best founders are those who truly understand the problem they are solving, which drives their persistence even in tough times.

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Grit and tenacity are essential qualities in founders; it's not just about having the best product but about outlasting challenges.