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Chungin (Roy) Lee

05/18/25

@ EO

Confidence is key in entrepreneurship. Many successful founders are not necessarily smarter but are willing to take risks and work harder than others.

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How I Broke LeetCode and Raised $5.3M: The Full Story Behind Cluely | Cluely, Chungin (Roy) Lee

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How I Broke LeetCode and Raised $5.3M: The Full Story Behind Cluely | Cluely, Chungin (Roy) Lee

05/18/25

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Chungin (Roy) Lee

05/18/25

@ EO

The gap between successful entrepreneurs and the average person is not as large as it seems. With confidence and a willingness to take calculated risks, anyone can achieve great success.

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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Be bold and willing to work on ideas that others might consider foolish, as this boldness is often necessary for startup founders.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

The most important quality you can have as a founder is determination; many smart and talented founders fail because they can't stick with it when things get tough.

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Adora Cheung

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Many successful entrepreneurs attribute their success to luck, but I believe that hard work and determination are what truly lead to success, not just fortunate circumstances.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

Entrepreneurs are often seen as risk-takers, but it's crucial to make coherent bets on risks, as significant opportunities come with associated risks.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Many smart individuals are not suited to be founders because they avoid the hard, manual work required in the early stages of a startup.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

The most successful founders often have a high batting average, meaning they try many ideas and learn from failures without being precious about them.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Your past success in school or work does not guarantee success as a startup founder, as the challenges of startups are unique and require different skills.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

Having a mix of ambition and naivety can empower entrepreneurs to take bold steps that they might not otherwise consider.