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Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders who are excited by the challenges of building a startup often find that the difficulty of the journey brings out the best in them, pushing them to raise their standards.

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The Cult of Conformity in Silicon Valley

@ Y Combinator

The Cult of Conformity in Silicon Valley

02/06/23

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Successful founders often have a deep internal belief that they will make their company work, even when faced with challenges.

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