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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

During our hardest times, we realized we needed to give our all before considering quitting, and we sought advice to help us focus and persevere.

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Nate Blecharczyk at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

10/26/13

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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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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Reflecting on our journey, I emphasize that perseverance is crucial; every experience is a building block towards success, and pacing yourself is key to not quitting too early.

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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

When things aren't going well, many founders try to work harder to solve their problems, but I knew we needed to take a break and hope for an 'aha' moment.

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Chandan Lodha

04/03/24

@ Y Combinator

We got through tough times by taking a long-term view on our mission and ensuring it improves users' lives in a meaningful way.

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Our first employee recognized that we persevered through tough times because we were passionate about our mission, which is essential for success.

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Olivier Pomel

06/14/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Every hardship we faced ultimately proved beneficial for our future success, reinforcing the idea that overcoming struggles can lead to growth.

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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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Eric Chen

04/08/25

@ EO

Focusing on the long term and planning for the future helped us ignore present conditions, allowing us to cherish the moment despite challenges.

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Kyle Vogt

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

We were unwilling to admit defeat, which kept us focused on solving problems rather than contemplating shutting down the company.