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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

A good problem to solve is one that is acute and significant enough that people care about it, like the need for corporate credit cards for startups, which was previously unmet.

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How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

11/18/22

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Good problems are those that are frequent, mandatory, and have a large number of people affected, as these characteristics increase the likelihood of a startup's success.

Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating a startup idea, it's important to identify a significant problem that many people face, as well as to ensure that the problem is growing, urgent, and expensive to solve.

Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to solve a real problem; you should talk to potential users early to ensure that the problem you're addressing is significant for them as well.

Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

There are individuals who face real problems daily and are passionate about solving them, which can lead to meaningful startups.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To build a successful startup, focus on solving a blatant critical need that has a significant impact on your customers' lives.

Kevin Hale

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

The problem you address should be significant and widespread, indicating a large market with many people affected by it.

Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

The best problems to solve are the ones that affect you personally, as you have a deep understanding and passion for finding a solution.

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the right problem to solve is crucial for startup success, and often requires direct contact with real customers to identify.

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're solving a real problem in a large market, there's likely a lot of latent demand, which can lead to fast initial growth for your startup.