What role does passion play in startup success?
Replied byDalton Caldwell
Managing Partner at Y Combinator
Niche: Marketplace
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Started: 2005
Building a startup is much easier when you're working on something you genuinely enjoy. If you're only pursuing an idea because you think investors will fund it, you'll struggle during difficult periods. Enjoying the work increases both motivation and resilience.
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