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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a company is an emotional rollercoaster, so I seek founders who are not easily rattled by challenges.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

@ Y Combinator

Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Startups often experience dramatic ups and downs, akin to a roller coaster, and founders should be prepared for the emotional challenges that come with it.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Startups are an emotional roller coaster, and having a co-founder who is equally invested can provide crucial support during tough times.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I look for founders who are self-aware and confident, but who also take risks before raising their seed round.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a company is an emotional roller coaster, and having someone to share the experience with can help you get through tough times.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on their own psychology as the company grows, as the emotional highs and lows can become more pronounced. Managing this is essential for long-term success.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I prefer founders who have faced failures; they are more resilient and better equipped to handle the challenges of building a startup.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I seek founders who are relentlessly resourceful, as this trait is crucial for overcoming challenges in the startup journey.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Successful founders often have a deep internal belief that they will make their company work, even when faced with challenges.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

The best co-founder relationships help even out the emotional rollercoaster of a startup, providing support when one founder feels down or overly optimistic.