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Y Combinator Cast

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a group of female founder friends has been incredibly soul-nourishing, and I recommend finding someone to connect with for support.

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Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

@ Y Combinator

Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

09/18/18

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Ooshma Garg

09/08/18

@ Y Combinator

As a single founder, I found it crucial to surround myself with supportive peers, like other single founders, to share experiences and provide motivation during tough times.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Talking to other female founders was one of the most helpful things I did while learning on the job.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/12/22

@ Y Combinator

Connecting with fellow founders in the batch and receiving feedback has been incredibly beneficial, fostering friendships and support.

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Olga Vidisheva

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

If you're a single founder, having a supportive team is essential because you won't have someone to lift you up on tough days.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Having a co-founder can provide essential support during challenging times, making it easier to navigate the ups and downs of startup life, as opposed to going solo.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Having been a founder myself helps me as an investor because I understand the challenges and can identify kindred spirits among entrepreneurs.

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Anatoly Yakovenko

06/13/25

@ a16z crypto

Having a co-founder is crucial; it provides relational support and helps structure thoughts during challenging moments, especially in a remote work environment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have trusted people to talk to about challenges in your startup journey, rather than feeling isolated in your struggles.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Startups are an incredibly intense journey, and having a co-founder provides moral support during tough times, helping to balance each other's emotional highs and lows.