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“Start-ups should be based on radical ideas. There should be a high failure rate for start-ups, because if there isn't their ideas aren't bold enough.” quote by Marc Andreessen
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“Start-ups should be based on radical ideas. There should be a high failure rate for start-ups, because if there isn't their ideas aren't bold enough.”

Marc Andreessen

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Source Article: The Startup Playbook, 2018

Advocates that bold, high‑risk ideas are essential for startups, accepting high failure as a sign of daring innovation.

In simple terms: Bold ideas mean higher failure rates.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risky, innovative ideas.

Themes

innovation risk entrepreneurship

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • pitch meetings
  • product development
  • venture capital

Key Concepts

disruption failure tolerance vision

Questions to Reflect On

  • What bold idea could you pursue?
  • How do you balance risk and sustainability?
A Different Perspective

High failure can waste resources.

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