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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to understand the 'idea maze'—the history of what has been tried before them—to avoid repeating past mistakes.

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How To Go From Startup Dream To Reality

@ Y Combinator

06/08/23

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders may avoid researching their ideas because they fear that learning about past failures will dampen their enthusiasm for their own projects.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

It's essential for founders to recognize when they might be pursuing the wrong path, similar to climbers on a mountain who need to be aware of their direction.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

During the dot-com bubble, many ideas were tried and failed, so it's crucial to investigate whether your startup idea has been attempted before and learn from those experiences.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often lack historical knowledge about previous companies in their field, leading them to mistakenly believe that if they haven't heard of a similar company, it hasn't existed.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many founders work on the wrong thing before discovering the right one, often internalizing a fear of failure.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many Founders must work through several bad ideas before discovering the right one, as this process helps them understand the industry and user needs better.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

To identify great founders, it's crucial to understand their mindset and how they navigate the unique challenges of their domain.

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Garry Tan

04/22/20

@ Garry Tan

Founders fail when they don't try enough things, often getting stuck doing the same thing repeatedly without abandoning proven false hypotheses.