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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders with industry experience should trust their instincts about what their target market wants, as their judgment is likely well-informed.

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YC

When Should You Trust Your Gut?

@ Y Combinator

04/18/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders without industry experience should be cautious about trusting their gut instincts, as they may lack the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders with a proven track record of building valuable products should feel confident in their instincts and trust their gut more than they think.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Great investors develop intuition to judge people and founders, and they advise founders to be honest and direct.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on areas where they have personal experience and knowledge, rather than relying solely on investor frameworks for assessing opportunities.

MS

Michael Seibel

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors may have a superficial understanding of a startup's market, and their feedback should not be taken as definitive; founders are the true experts on their product and market.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders often have unique insights from direct experience in their industry, which can lead to innovative solutions that investors might overlook.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

RH

Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

Founders should be able to hold a strong belief in their vision while also being receptive to criticism and market realities that may challenge their initial ideas.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Trust your instincts to identify fast-growing markets by observing what you and your peers are using, as younger individuals often have better insights into emerging trends than older generations.