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Similarly, they examined significant successes—Airbnb, Instagram, Uber, YouTube, LinkedIn—and notable failures—Webvan, Kozmo, Pets.com, Flooz, Friendster—looking for common themes.
Surprising Findings on Success Drivers
The analysis revealed that time accounts for approximately 42% of the difference between success and failure, making it the most influential factor. The team and execution follow as the second most important, with idea ranking third—a revelation that challenges conventional wisdom that ideas are king.