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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

I initially pursued a career in tech, working at Amazon and Groupon, but I found that chasing what I thought I knew gave me a sense of competence without purpose, leading me to realize the importance of following my passions.

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How Blake Scholl Built The First Independent Supersonic Jet

@ Y Combinator

How Blake Scholl Built The First Independent Supersonic Jet

02/15/25

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

After selling my first company to Groupon, I wanted to work on something that would inspire me and allow me to create new skills and knowledge. I never want to be 80 years old looking backwards and wondering what if I tried.

Urska Srsen

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Despite my art background, I followed my passion into the startup world, even though I initially felt unqualified and struggled with self-doubt.

Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

When I started my career, I took opportunities that were in front of me, which led me to discover my passion for consumer psychology.

Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a small startup helped me discover my passion for software, as I found it rewarding to build something that could change how people work.

Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Even though I had a traditional career path, my choices have been driven by a desire to solve compelling human problems.

Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

People often feel a lack of purpose in their work, especially in tech, and many are looking for more meaningful contributions, such as those found in government service.

Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

For aspiring entrepreneurs, following your interests and passions while learning to code can be extremely beneficial in today's tech landscape.

Chris Bumstead

10/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

In my professional life, I initially said yes to many opportunities, but I learned to prioritize authenticity and only engage with things I truly care about.

Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned that instead of following my passion, I should focus on building what's missing by talking to users and understanding their needs.