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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

I learned to be grounded and not take anything for granted, especially after experiencing failure with the first version of inDinero.

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Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014

03/13/14

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Gaurav Misra

05/02/25

@ EO

I learned the importance of quickly figuring things out in new domains, which is a crucial skill for success.

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Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

I learned to take every opportunity with both hands and never take it for granted, especially when I was going for my MBA, which required a long journey from my hometown.

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Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

I learned a lot from my first startup, especially about what not to do, like playing startup without having product-market fit.

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Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Embracing failure has been important for me; I see it as a learning experience that allows me to take more risks and be more audacious in my decisions.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

In moments of self-doubt, I learned that many successful entrepreneurs faced similar challenges and grew by making mistakes and learning from them.

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Danielle Morrill

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

I learned that I didn't really know anything about fundraising or venture capital, which was a significant realization for me.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned a lot about what not to do if I were to start another startup after Homejoy, and much of this comes from my past failures.

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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Many of the best outcomes in life are rooted in initial failures; I strive to accept setbacks as gifts, no matter how improbable that may seem.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

I learned from painful experiences that having control over your company is vital, as it allows you to navigate through uncertainties and make necessary pivots.