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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

Productivity tools can be distracting and may impose someone else's way of thinking on me; it's okay to use simple tools like Apple Notes or spreadsheets instead.

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Top Productivity Advice

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Top Productivity Advice

10/07/23

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Thomas Dohmke

04/09/25

@ EO

AI tools can enhance productivity by summarizing meetings and managing tasks, allowing developers to focus on their core work.

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.

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Notebooks are great for capturing ideas, but a well-managed to-do list is essential for productivity.

Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

My productivity system is built on three key pillars: ensure important tasks are completed, avoid wasting time on trivial matters, and make extensive lists.

Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Use simple tools like to-do lists to manage projects and hold employees accountable, allowing them to set their own performance standards.

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

Productivity often boils down to priority; I should regularly ask myself what my main goal is and whether my current activities align with that goal.

Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

AI tools can enhance programming productivity, allowing engineers to focus on creative problem-solving rather than repetitive tasks.

Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

I believe that the productivity of any company comes from the individual contributors, so our tools should be optimized to help them work more effectively.

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Effective people use tools to organize and protect their time, while ineffective people mistakenly believe that willpower alone is sufficient.