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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Part-time founders shouldn't be considered true founders; successful companies typically don't have part-time founders, and full-time commitment is essential.

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Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School

08/16/24

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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.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be cautious of founders who have easy backup plans; true commitment is essential for startup success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Relying on part-time consultants or development shops instead of having a dedicated technical co-founder can lead to failure.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Commitment is essential; founders need to be prepared to leave their jobs and fully dedicate themselves to their startup to succeed.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

The most successful startups in history had co-founding teams, and it's important to have someone who is all in on the startup journey with you.

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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.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Having co-founders isn't always necessary; some single founders can take their companies far without partners.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

Great founders are often unbalanced in their commitment, pouring everything into their venture, especially during the early years when the stakes are high.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Most successful tech companies are run by their founders for a long time; if you don't want to be a long-term CEO, reconsider starting a company.