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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you run out of ideas for growth, it might be time to pivot, but if you still have good ideas, keep trying them.

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Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

04/18/24

Related Takeaways

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're out of ideas on how to make your current project work, that's usually a sign you should pivot.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know when their idea isn't working but may try to maintain a facade of success; if you can't convince yourself, it's a good time to pivot.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you've been working on an idea for months without success, that's a strong signal that you should consider pivoting to something else.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When considering a pivot, assess whether you can still grow. If you find that your user base isn't retaining or the business model isn't working, it may be time to change direction.

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MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

It's crucial to keep experimenting and trying new things while still growing, rather than waiting until you plateau to make changes.

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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

When pitching ideas, it's important to listen for patterns in customer feedback to determine whether to pivot or persist with your approach.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Pivoting means changing your startup idea; if you're not making something people want, you need to change your idea or your startup will fail.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to assess your strengths and weaknesses honestly when searching for a new idea to pivot to, ensuring you play to your strengths.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Persistence is key in startups; even if your first idea fails, keep iterating and you will eventually find something that works.