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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I was initially hesitant about the project because I was the engineer among designers, and I knew that projects can easily suffer from scope creep.

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Nate Blecharczyk at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

10/26/13

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's crucial to involve engineers in the shaping process to ensure that the project is feasible and to identify potential challenges early on.

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Taylor Otwell

06/13/25

@ EO

I initially hesitated to hire others for my company, fearing they would disrupt my vision, but once I did, I realized it was a mistake to wait so long.

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Sachin Kansal

06/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

I prefer engineers who can co-create and collaborate without needing a detailed PRD to start a project.

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Initially, I informed my dates about the project, but it shifted to revealing it afterward to avoid the conversation becoming solely about the project.

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Jake Dyson

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

After university, I initially felt confined in the family business, so I explored other projects before returning to work on ambitious engineering projects.

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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

@ Y Combinator

Our startup had a dreamlike start, but just weeks before launch, our first engineer quit, leaving me feeling like I had failed.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Initially, Figma faced skepticism, but over time, it demonstrated its value and potential for collaboration among designers and engineers.

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HealthyGamerGG Cast

04/24/25

@ HealthyGamerGG

Software developers are often set up to fail due to constantly changing project scopes and timelines, leading to blame when things go wrong, even if they succeed under pressure.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

With the initial funding, we hired engineers to help develop our iPhone app, but faced delays in getting it approved.