Startup Success Tips from Ben Silbermann at 2012 School

Timestamped Summary

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  Starting a startup takes time and uncertainty, as shown by Pinterest's slow growth despite launching in 2010.
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  Pursuing medicine to creating a program for trying on glasses online to working at Google, committing to making a product work was the important step.
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  : Left job to build Tote app, faced challenges with prototype and investor rejection.
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  Investors can be difficult, but offering free things can influence them, and leverage in negotiations can be gained through fear or potential success.
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  11:07

  Don't blindly follow successful people in venture capital, success comes from convincing others and having the right attitude, and Pinterest's success came from focusing on one special feature.
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  Pinterest went through multiple iterations before launching, but their successful marketing strategy involved creating a pinboard campaign to find people who share common interests and show them how the service could be helpful to them.
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  16:50

  Trust your instincts and users to succeed in your business, regardless of initial misunderstandings or challenges.
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  19:57

  Pinterest is a popular network for finding inspiration and connecting with others, while investing in talented individuals and building something you love with like-minded people is key to success.