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Kathryn Minshew

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Being persistent yet polite is key; most partnerships require multiple attempts to succeed.

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Kathryn Minshew at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

Kathryn Minshew at Startup School NY 2014

06/20/14

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Persistence is key in negotiations; founders often need to push beyond their comfort zones to achieve their goals.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Don't give up; persistence is key in overcoming challenges and building relationships that set your company apart.

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Patrick Collison

11/05/15

@ Greylock

In early-stage company recruiting, you have to be way more persistent and accept that it will take longer than what seems reasonable.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The most important thing in startups is to stick with it and not give up, as persistence is the only way to succeed.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Persistence is key in startups; even if your first idea fails, keep iterating and you will eventually find something that works.

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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't let rejection hold you back; persistence is essential in the startup journey, as you'll face many rejections along the way.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

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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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Sam Altman

02/11/17

@ Y Combinator

In enterprise sales, building personal relationships and being persistent are crucial for success and shortening the sales cycle.