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Why do so many people think startups are a way to get rich quickly?

Replied byDalton Caldwell

Managing Partner at Y Combinator

Niche: Marketplace

Revenue: $1M+/month

Location: San Francisco, California, USA

Started: 2005

Many people imagine startups as a shortcut to wealth where founders raise money, make promises, and quickly sell their company. The reality is very different. Most successful startups take years of hard work, persistence, and continuous problem-solving before they create meaningful financial outcomes.

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