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“I've always liked the fact that anyone with a great idea, access to the Internet, and an unrelenting will can spark a world-beating company simply by standing up code on the Internet and/or leveraging the information and relationship network that is the web. That's how Facebook started, after all.” quote by John Battelle
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“I've always liked the fact that anyone with a great idea, access to the Internet, and an unrelenting will can spark a world-beating company simply by standing up code on the Internet and/or leveraging the information and relationship network that is the web. That's how Facebook started, after all.”

John Battelle

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast "The Future of Tech", 2013

Great ideas combined with internet access and determination can launch world‑changing companies quickly.

In simple terms: Ideas + internet + will = fast startups.

Key Takeaway

Leverage online resources and persistence.

Themes

innovation entrepreneurship technology networking determination

Mood

optimistic energetic forward‑looking

Type

motivational inspirational business

When to use this quote

  • startup founding
  • product launch
  • online community building
  • scaling a tech business

Key Concepts

digital ecosystems viral growth low barriers to entry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources would you need to launch your idea?
  • How does persistence overcome early setbacks?
A Different Perspective

Success also depends on timing, market fit, and capital; not just ideas.

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