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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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Danae Ringelmann at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

Danae Ringelmann at Startup School SV 2014

10/15/14

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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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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

It's imperative to believe that your product is helping people; perseverance through hardship has made me a better human and founder.

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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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Jason Citron

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Our first company value is to care deeply about our customers and their problems, which fosters a sense of ownership and commitment among the team.

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Hosain Rahman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Despite the failure of our first product, we believed in our mission to improve communication and enhance people's lives, which motivated us to continue.

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Kathryn Minshew

05/07/16

@ Y Combinator

It's important to remember why you started your company, especially during challenging times, to stay motivated and focused on long-term goals.

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Joshua Lu

05/12/25

@ a16z speedrun

The most crucial qualities for early founding teams are passion, resilience, and grit, especially when facing challenges without clear data to validate their path.

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03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

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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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Great startups are founded by great founders, and perseverance is a key trait that shows a founder's dedication to their idea, even through hard times.