What is the biggest misconception founders have about startup success?
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Managing Partner at Y Combinator
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Many founders underestimate how long the journey takes. When you're young, even four years feels like a long time. In reality, building a successful company often takes eight to twelve years, and many entrepreneurs don't fully understand that commitment when they start.
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