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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, it takes time to see results; it might take 18 to 24 months to develop a usable product, and persistence is key during that period.

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The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

@ Y Combinator

The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

03/13/25

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a new product often requires more than two months to determine if it meets customer needs; patience is essential.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Most products are often unusable for the first three months after launch due to unforeseen customer interactions, making it crucial to improve product usability early on.

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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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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

You have to be patient and persistent; change takes time and often involves facing many challenges and plateaus.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Before thriving, a startup must first survive, and sometimes achieving product-market fit takes longer than expected, requiring patience and strategic adjustments.

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

Ben Silbermann of Pinterest exemplifies persistence; he iterated on his product for a year and a half, focusing on user feedback to achieve success.

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Bob McGrew

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

It took three years before we had a product that was actually used to solve problems, and during that time, many team members were exhausted and close to quitting.

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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

Things take time in entrepreneurship; success is often a long journey rather than an overnight achievement, and patience is key.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

In my experience, tenacity pays off; perseverance can lead to significant breakthroughs in design and functionality.