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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Accepting setbacks and moving forward, believing that whatever happened is for the best, is a strong predictor of success among startups.

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Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Adora Cheung

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

I believe that perseverance is key in startups; you only fail if you stop trying, and it's important to learn from setbacks without letting them overwhelm you.

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Parker Conrad

09/10/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

Despite the ups and downs, I believe that tenacity is key to overcoming challenges in the startup world.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Founders should not be immobilized by setbacks; instead, they should keep moving forward and remain aware that circumstances can change rapidly in the startup world.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

I believe that the ability to overcome profound challenges in the past is a strong indicator of future success for entrepreneurs.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I constantly faced setbacks, and it's crucial to understand that these challenges will keep happening over and over again.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Resilience is the most important quality for startup founders, as it helps them push through the initial struggles and rejections.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Everyone you respect in the startup world has dealt with significant setbacks, so remember that you're not alone in facing these challenges.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Rejections and setbacks can serve as 'jet fuel' for motivation, pushing founders to improve and try again until they achieve success.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to develop skills to identify when something bad happens, as setbacks are a natural part of being a startup founder, just like the sun rising and setting.