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Diana Hu

08/28/19

@ Y Combinator

As an immigrant, the experience of starting over in a new country can be challenging, but it also provides a unique perspective and drive to succeed.

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Diana Hu on Augmented Reality and Building a Startup in a New Market

@ Y Combinator

Diana Hu on Augmented Reality and Building a Startup in a New Market

08/28/19

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

I grew up in a tough environment as an immigrant, which shaped my intense drive to succeed and win.

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Diana Hu

08/28/19

@ Y Combinator

The U.S. offers a sense of abundance and stability that can empower immigrants to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and connect with like-minded individuals.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

The American dream is about coming from a different country, overcoming challenges, and having the opportunity to build a business and achieve success.

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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

As an immigrant from Algeria, I had to do any job to survive, and despite lacking education or a network, I had to start somewhere.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Starting out as a loser can be advantageous because it drives you to become a winner and develop the necessary characteristics for success.

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Neal Mohan

10/31/23

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

My journey began with my dad, who came to the U.S. from India with just $25, and that experience shaped my perspective on change.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is filled with excitement and pain, and it's essential to learn from each experience to eventually find success.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

Being nobody again, starting from scratch, can be empowering and lead to significant personal growth.

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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

@ PowerfulJRE

Sometimes people find success in one area and stick with it out of fear, but it's important to be willing to start over and explore new paths.