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Brian Armstrong tells the founding story of Coinbase: “Nothing was working” Brian Armstrong's journey to building Coinbase wasn’t easy. In 2012, he left his job and joined Y Combinator to follow his dream of creating something big. But things didn’t go as planned. First, he struggled to find anyone to join his team. Then, just when he thought he had the right cofounder, things exploded in a dramatic way. And to top it off, just three months into the business, they were hit with a lawsuit. Brian was frustrated, but he didn’t give up. He learned that building a startup is full of setbacks. He says, “It feels like nothing is working, and that’s okay. Don’t quit just because it’s tough.” He kept pushing forward, always listening to his customers. Eventually, he figured out what they needed—a simple way to buy Bitcoin. Coinbase became successful, but it wasn’t easy. It took years of hard work, but Brian’s persistence paid off. His message? Keep going, even when it feels like everything is falling apart. Follow me for more such amazing founder stories.
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