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Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to seek out inspiring advice that encourages building and creating, rather than getting bogged down in corporate strategies that may not resonate with your goals.

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The Problem With Startup "Experts"

@ Y Combinator

The Problem With Startup "Experts"

08/07/24

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Dalton Caldwell

10/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Surround yourself with information that inspires you to create and provides positive feedback on your efforts, rather than focusing solely on fundraising and business mechanics.

Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Good advice often emphasizes talking to customers and building great products, rather than getting caught up in complex strategies or networking.

Dalton Caldwell

10/12/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to consume information that encourages you to do more and inspires you to move in the right direction as a founder.

Ben Silbermann

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

It's important to build something you believe in; if you're going to commit to a long journey, at least build something you really love to avoid burnout.

MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

It's important for creators to push through challenges and explore various ways to achieve their goals, rather than accepting limitations at face value.

Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

You should focus on creating something that people want rather than just trying to start a startup; this mindset is crucial for success.

Ben Horowitz

04/10/25

@ a16z speedrun

To build a successful company, you need to get people to invest in what you want to build, rather than what you think they want to hear.

Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

Aspiring founders should envision the future they want to create and work backwards from that vision to build it, focusing on making unique contributions rather than conforming to mass culture.

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.