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Y Combinator Cast

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I realized too late that I had wasted time doubting my place in the company, which hindered my ability to push forward.

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Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

@ Y Combinator

Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

09/18/18

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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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The mistake I made was delegating decisions to the wrong level in the organization, which hindered our ability to ship great products.

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Garry Tan

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Working at a large company can cost you opportunities; for instance, I missed out on a chance to work with Peter Thiel, which I later realized cost me significantly.

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Justin Kan

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I've learned that the culture of a company is crucial; it can either support or hinder execution, and I neglected it in the early days of Atrium.

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Mark Pincus

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I learned from painful experiences that having control over your company is vital, as it allows you to navigate through uncertainties and make necessary pivots.

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Justin Kan

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I've realized that my attachment to the outcome of my companies was unhealthy, intertwining my identity with their success or failure.

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Dylan Field

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After receiving clear product-market feedback, I realized I should have hired faster to capitalize on the market's interest in our product.

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Brian Halligan

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I realized I wasn't good at product management and had to let go of that role to allow someone more qualified to lead product development.

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Severin Hacker

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We waited too long to hire more senior managers, which led to a chaotic environment in the early stages of the company.