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YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

The best business founders recruit amazing technical co-founders, which is the number one distinction that sets them apart.

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How To Build A Tech Startup With No Technical Skills

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How To Build A Tech Startup With No Technical Skills

12/01/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

The intersection of great business founders and those who can recruit amazing technical co-founders is rare, putting those who can do both in a special class.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful non-technical founders often excel at recruiting by identifying the best talent and finding ways to work with them, which is a key pattern for success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Recruiting a technical co-founder is the most effective way to create value when starting a tech startup, even if you have some technical skills yourself.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Exceptional founders often attract other talented individuals, making it easier to find co-founders who share a vision and can contribute significantly to the startup's success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Having a strong technical co-founder can make your startup unstoppable, especially if they are as committed and skilled as a top engineer.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

When evaluating co-founders, it's essential to have a diverse range of strengths, including at least one technical founder and someone dedicated to the business side, like fundraising.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

The best single founders are productive in building their product and also actively search for potential co-founders while making progress on their idea.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Being technical is still strategic; having a technical co-founder is incredibly important in today's landscape.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a business co-founder is not a requirement for success; what matters more is finding someone who is passionate about solving the same problem and with whom you work well.