For a startup to be successful, it often has to be something that larger companies would dismiss as unimportant or stupid, as they wouldn't overlook obvious opportunities.

Startups can succeed against larger companies by identifying ideas that sound bad but are actually good, as they can often secure a 'yes' from investors more easily than large companies can get consensus.

When exploring new projects, it's important to accept that most will fail, but the ones that succeed can lead to significant breakthroughs.

The most common path for really big startups involves founders working on ideas that seem unpromising at first but blossom into something significant, driven by their commitment and vision.

Most startups fail, but some will succeed and create significant value, which is a natural part of the entrepreneurial landscape.

It's easy to overlook the failures that precede success in startups; most startups are works in progress, evolving from failure to improvement.

Many startups make common mistakes, but exceptions exist where some have succeeded despite them; however, minimizing these mistakes can improve your chances of success.

Many founders fail to recognize that most startups, including their competitors, are likely to struggle, and that the common outcome is that many will not succeed.

Many founders believe their company will succeed, but those whose companies don't often iterate tirelessly until they find success, becoming unsung heroes.