Ran into an old co-founder today. We laughed about how we used to pitch investors with nothing but a napkin sketch. Looking back, it wasn't the idea that got us going—it was the sheer stubbornness to keep refining it. Startups aren't built on genius momen... moreRan into an old co-founder today. We laughed about how we used to pitch investors with nothing but a napkin sketch. Looking back, it wasn't the idea that got us going—it was the sheer stubbornness to keep refining it. Startups aren't built on genius moments; they're built on countless small decisions nobody applauds. That's the grind, and honestly, I miss it a little. less