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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

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To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

07/22/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

To discover great startup ideas, founders should either introspect on their unique skills or actively engage with different industries and communities outside their immediate environment.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

To find startup ideas, engage with people to understand their problems, but ensure you have the skills to navigate the conversations effectively.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

To come up with a startup idea, you should actively seek a particular problem you are passionate about solving, rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating a startup idea, it's important to identify a significant problem that many people face, as well as to ensure that the problem is growing, urgent, and expensive to solve.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Access to underserved markets is crucial for startup success. Founders can gain insights by shadowing individuals in various industries, which can reveal unique problems worth solving.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

In the idea stage, find your first users by talking to people who have encountered the problem you're trying to solve.

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.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

During the idea stage, it's crucial to find your first users who have a specific problem.