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Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

In a competitive environment, teams that are fully committed and not hedging their bets will always outperform those that are divided in focus.

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How Future Billionaires Get Sh*t Done

@ Y Combinator

04/01/22

Related Takeaways

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Elad Gil

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

When investing, prioritize markets over teams, as a strong market can drive success even with a less competent team.

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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned that during strategic inflection points, it's crucial to commit fully to a single direction rather than trying to maintain multiple options.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Maintaining a focus on the most critical problems rather than getting distracted by less important issues can lead to more effective problem-solving and better outcomes for the team.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Maintaining focus is critical for success. Founders should resist distractions and avoid getting sidetracked by external opportunities that do not align with their core mission.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Work-life balance is not the key to winning in startups; instead, being deeply committed and focused on your company is what leads to success.

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Peter Singlehurst

03/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

We try to narrow down our focus to areas where we believe we have a greater competitive advantage, avoiding investments that involve product risk.

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Paul Buchheit

07/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Being absolutely 100% focused on your startup's mission is a significant advantage over larger companies, which often juggle multiple priorities.