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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

The goal of productivity planning is to build a company that creates long-term value. Founders should focus on sustainable growth rather than short-term gains.

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Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

@ Y Combinator

Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

05/02/17

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should think long-term about their commitment to the company. Those who plan for the long haul have a significant advantage over those who only consider short-term goals.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In an organic growth company, you don't need to focus on grabbing market share quickly; instead, you should aim for long-term value creation.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on building a better product rather than worrying excessively about competitors; delivering more value to users is key.

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Building a strong company is more important than achieving rapid growth; the obsession with speed often leads to neglecting the journey and the values that matter.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

The most productive founders do not focus on productivity tools but are willing to make hard decisions about how they spend their time.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I look for founders with a long-term vision, focusing on making customers happy and creating jobs rather than just getting rich quickly.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on creating valuable products rather than superficially copying successful companies.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's essential to balance immediate action with strategic planning for long-term goals, especially in product development.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders think long-term, considering not only their own needs but also those of their co-founders, even if the co-founders are not thinking about them.