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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I learned that controlling the narrative during the shutdown process gave me a sense of power, even in a difficult situation.

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What Shutting Down Your Startup Feels Like - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy with Kat Manalac

@ Y Combinator

What Shutting Down Your Startup Feels Like - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy with Kat Manalac

01/31/19

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Mark Pincus

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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.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

During the hardest week of shutting down, it was powerful to know I had the backing of my investors, who understood that sometimes things don't work out despite our best efforts.

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Parker Conrad

01/11/25

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The narrative control in media can be potent; once a story is out, it can become the repeated truth, regardless of its accuracy.

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Paul Buchheit

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The lockdown during the pandemic highlighted the dangers of censorship and the need for open discourse to understand critical issues.

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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

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During the pandemic, I realized that as a leader, I needed to provide certainty to my employees amidst the uncertainty they were facing.

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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The narrative you tell yourself about your experiences is crucial for mental health; framing challenges positively can lead to personal growth.

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Vlad Tenev

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I learned that being authentic and empathetic in communication is crucial, especially during high-stakes situations like the GameStop controversy.

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David Goggins

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I learned that having a chip on your shoulder can lead to trouble, especially when you're not in control of it.

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09/18/18

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The mental story you tell yourself is the most important and persuasive; I learned that everyone feels incompetent at times.