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Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

In board meetings, I prefer to focus on what's broken in the business rather than what's going well, as that leads to improvement.

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Building A $2 Billion SaaS Company: Lessons From A Two Time Founder

@ Y Combinator

Building A $2 Billion SaaS Company: Lessons From A Two Time Founder

01/09/25

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Hosain Rahman

10/15/14

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Focusing ruthlessly on the problems you're trying to solve can transform your business significantly.

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Mayur Kamat

05/22/25

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I believe in focusing on problems that have a 10x positive or negative impact, especially in fintech where growth and compliance are critical.

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It's easy to get distracted by shiny objects and fun tasks instead of addressing the core issues that will truly move the needle for my business.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

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It's essential to communicate clearly with your board about what you want to achieve in meetings, as this helps guide the discussion effectively.

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Ben Huh

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

In CEO coaching, I focus on understanding what prevents me from making difficult decisions and seeing the necessary perspectives to keep my company moving forward.

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Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is essential for startup success; when things don't go well, it's often because we weren't focused on the right issues.

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Glenn Kelman

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@ Y Combinator

When interviewing potential board members, focus on understanding how your problems are different rather than being impressed by their past.

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Jeff Weinstein

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Maintaining a focus on the most critical problems rather than getting distracted by less important issues can lead to more effective problem-solving and better outcomes for the team.

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Sheryl Sandberg

06/02/17

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Having a personal board of directors is misguided; instead, focus on building genuine relationships that are mutually beneficial.