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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 2)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 2)

09/20/18

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Raphael Schaad

03/28/25

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Founders should prioritize hiring talented designers early on to enhance their company's design capabilities.

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Founders must be hands-on, embodying roles such as product designer and ethnographer, to effectively communicate and demonstrate their solutions to potential clients.

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Katie Dill

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Creating a culture of high-quality design from the early days of a startup is vital, and founders must exemplify this commitment to design.

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Raphael Schaad

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Encouraging more designers to become founders is essential, as developing a design mindset will be crucial for building the next generation of companies.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

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Having deep domain expertise is crucial for founders, as it often leads to fewer pivots and a better understanding of the problems they are solving.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

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Ensure one of your co-founders is design-minded. If you're a technical founder, find a designer who can make your product appealing and user-friendly.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Founders need to understand their users deeply, as this knowledge is essential for creating effective software solutions.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The integration of design into a startup's process is essential for building products that resonate with users.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Empathy is crucial for founders; understanding what users think and feel is essential for effective design.