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“The natural state of a start-up is to die; most start-ups require multiple miracles in their early days to escape this fate.” quote by Sam Altman
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“The natural state of a start-up is to die; most start-ups require multiple miracles in their early days to escape this fate.”

Sam Altman

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Source Speech: Startup Advice Conference, 2022

Start-ups naturally tend toward failure; they need multiple breakthroughs early on to survive.

In simple terms: Start-ups often fail without early miracles.

Key Takeaway

Seek early milestones and support.

Themes

entrepreneurship failure miracles

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • pitch decks
  • incubator programs
  • team building

Key Concepts

growth funding innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What early milestones can you set?
  • How can you create an environment that fosters breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective

Miracles are rare and unpredictable.

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