Believed Quote by Dennis Crowley
“I didn't really start building my own stuff until I was 24, 25 or so, and even then, I ran into a lot of resistance from, like, older folks, like my bosses at other companies or people in the industry that were like, 'Oh that's an interesting idea, but it will never work.' And, I don't know, I kind of believed everything that they told me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, Dennis Crowley, 2015
The speaker faced skepticism from older industry figures when launching ideas, yet persisted despite resistance.
In simple terms: Older skeptics doubted ideas.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite criticism.
Themes
innovation
resilience
age gap
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
business
personal
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- product development
- career pivot
- mentor relationships
Key Concepts
Entrepreneurship
bias
learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How did you validate your ideas?
- What can you learn from critics?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may stem from valid concerns about feasibility.
