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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

When pivoting, look for markets where incumbents are disliked and the software is poor, as these can present opportunities for disruption.

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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

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RH

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Pivots are essential for startups, whether it's to find product-market fit early on or to reinvent the company later for sustained success.

JF

Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Look for big industries that seem broken, as they are often ripe for disruption and innovation.

RH

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Expecting pivots as a regular part of business is crucial; companies must be prepared to make wholesale changes to remain competitive.

RH

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Pivots are essential to entrepreneurship because they help companies adapt and find product-market fit, whether in the early stages or later on.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

When pivoting, aim for ideas that can be quickly built and validated, rather than those requiring extensive research and development.

MA

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

We are investing with the belief that all incumbents will be disrupted by new technologies, leading to a complete overhaul of existing markets.

RH

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Pivots are a common aspect of entrepreneurship; successful entrepreneurs learn from their experiences and adapt their strategies accordingly.

AC

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Pivots are not just for startups that fail; in fact, many successful startups have pivoted to find their success.