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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Persistence and conviction about your idea are crucial, as many ideas that initially seem bad can end up being huge successes.

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Ron Conway at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

10/15/14

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Persistence is key in startups; even if your first idea fails, keep iterating and you will eventually find something that works.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

Even when business ideas are bad, the courage to step up and believe in oneself is what truly matters.

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Olga Vidisheva

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

If you don't believe in your idea from the beginning, go find another idea; passion and belief are what will take you to the next level.

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Elli Sharef

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Believing in your idea is essential to get through the hard days of entrepreneurship.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

New ideas often seem crazy at first, but if you execute well, people will eventually recognize their value.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

Confidence in your vision is key; even if progress is slow, believing in the necessity of your product can help maintain persistence.

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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

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.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Most of the really big startup ideas seemed dubious at first, and you need to be independent-minded and not care what others think to work on these initially unpromising ideas.

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Elli Sharef

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Having confidence in your vision is crucial; if you truly believe in what you're doing, it can help you overcome obstacles and convince others to invest in your idea.