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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

Starting a company is by definition saying, I think what I can do is worth more than what other people will pay me for.

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

@ Y Combinator

A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

04/03/19

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Jensen Huang

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You should start a company because you believe in your idea and are passionate about it, not just for the money.

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Starting a company is going to be longer and harder than you might imagine, regardless of how successful it appears from the outside.

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Starting a company is incredibly challenging, and many people don't realize how hard it is until they experience it themselves.

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Starting a company is challenging, and if it were easy, more people would leave their high-status jobs at companies like Google to pursue it.

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Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Starting a company is often romanticized, but it should only be pursued by those who feel compelled to do so, as it can be an extremely painful experience.

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Ben Brook

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As a first-time founder, it's common to feel guilty about asking for higher prices, but it's important to recognize the value you're delivering.

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Raphael Schaad

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Designers have something really valuable to bring to the table when starting companies, as they can build products that people truly want.

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Michael Seibel

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Even if a startup doesn't become a billion-dollar company, I find comfort in knowing I'm helping founders take a shot at their dreams.

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Bipul Sinha

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When starting a company, it's essential to have a strong belief in your non-consensus ideas, as they often lead to significant market advantages.