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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Don't believe that having one business person and one technical person is a guaranteed formula for startup success; it's more complex than that.

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Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

@ Y Combinator

Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

01/12/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

The belief that a business person or MBA is essential for a startup is not necessarily true; a technical founder can be sufficient.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders need to be solidly aligned, and a startup has a better chance of success with a limited number of founders; too many can complicate decision-making.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's challenging to provide one-size-fits-all advice for startups, as the same idea can yield different outcomes based on the founders' expertise.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

When evaluating co-founders, it's essential to have a diverse range of strengths, including at least one technical founder and someone dedicated to the business side, like fundraising.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a business co-founder is not a requirement for success; what matters more is finding someone who is passionate about solving the same problem and with whom you work well.

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Michael Seibel

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Yes, every startup doesn't necessarily need a non-technical co-founder, but it can be beneficial depending on the context.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have co-founders who cover different skill sets and trust each other, as this foundation is crucial for navigating the challenges of building a startup.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's better to have no co-founder than a bad one; many successful startups have thrived with just the founders in the early stages, emphasizing the importance of careful selection.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Even if you don't believe in the theories about needing a business co-founder, you can find examples of successful companies that didn't have one.