Lockitron

Jessica Livingston describes the obstacles that commonly derail startups and the determination needed to get through them. She distinguishes resilience, which helps founders withstand rejection and setbacks, from drive, which helps them solve unpredictable problems. Drawing on examples from Airbnb, Pebble, Y Combinator companies, and others, she discusses founder disputes, fundraising, distractions, and the difficulty of making something people want. Her advice is to stay focused on users and execution, adapt when needed, and keep going through extreme highs and lows.