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Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

The end goal should not be to build so I can make XYZ; it should be to have the opportunity to wake up in the morning and build again.

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YC

How Zepto Became India’s Fastest Growing Startup

@ Y Combinator

How Zepto Became India’s Fastest Growing Startup

04/18/25

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Diane Greene

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Give your all to your goals, not just to win, but out of respect for the process and the joy of building something meaningful.

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Ben Silbermann

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It's important to build something you believe in; if you're going to commit to a long journey, at least build something you really love to avoid burnout.

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I believe in enjoying the process of building and not just focusing on the outcomes, as fulfillment comes from the journey itself.

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I just want to build something bigger than myself that a lot of people in the world will find useful; being with others who share that goal excites me.

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Danae Ringelmann

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Building something meaningful and important will naturally lead to growth and success, rather than just chasing quick wins.

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Paul Buchheit

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Having a goal-oriented mindset can make the journey feel like an obstacle; I enjoyed my time at Google because I loved building things, not because I was forced to work harder.

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It's important to seek out inspiring advice that encourages building and creating, rather than getting bogged down in corporate strategies that may not resonate with your goals.

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Derek Thompson

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Aspiring founders should envision the future they want to create and work backwards from that vision to build it, focusing on making unique contributions rather than conforming to mass culture.

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Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

I would tell my younger self to build for the love of creating, rather than for money or fame, as that passion will drive true success.