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Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Startups should create end-to-end solutions that solve customer problems rather than just providing tools, ensuring they meet customer needs effectively.

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AI's Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: Sequoia AI Ascent 2025 Keynote

@ Sequoia Capital

AI's Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: Sequoia AI Ascent 2025 Keynote

05/07/25

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on solving problems as they arise rather than trying to preemptively address issues that may not be relevant at their current stage of growth.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

Startups shouldn't try to boil the ocean; instead, focus on solving a specific problem effectively.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Startups should seek partnerships with companies that offer complementary products or services to create a whole product solution, enhancing their market presence.

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Michael Seibel

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize solving real customer problems and adhere to best practices instead of pursuing unnecessary innovations that have a low likelihood of success.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Building a startup is not about building a product; it's about solving a problem.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Successful startups often consider their internal teams as customers, ensuring that their products meet internal needs before exposing them to the market.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

The purpose of your startup is to solve real problems, not just to raise money or gain status. Stay focused on creating value for your customers.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on creating a product that employees love and that helps them understand their market value, rather than trying to cater to both employees and employers simultaneously.