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Dalton Caldwell

10/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Your thought process as a founder is heavily influenced by the five most common information sources you consume, so be thoughtful about what you read and watch.

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Consume Information That Encourages You To Do More - Dalton Caldwell

@ Y Combinator

Consume Information That Encourages You To Do More - Dalton Caldwell

10/12/19

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Dalton Caldwell

10/12/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to consume information that encourages you to do more and inspires you to move in the right direction as a founder.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, it's crucial to discern between good advice and myths perpetuated by the media, especially when you're new to the startup scene.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

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Investors often respond to ideas that are popular or trending, which can mislead founders into thinking they should follow the crowd rather than pursue their own insights.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

A great founder possesses the ability to learn, adapt, and maintain a clear vision while gathering input from various sources.

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Dalton Caldwell

10/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Establishing thought leadership and gaining notoriety is a common concern for aspiring founders, but it's essential to focus on building your product first.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

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The danger with social media for a founder is believing in the media personality of yourself rather than focusing on how things are actually going with the product.

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Dalton Caldwell

07/12/19

@ Y Combinator

I encourage founders to reduce their media consumption, especially regarding fundraising, and to concentrate more on building and creating their products.

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If you're interested in becoming a founder, stay alert to new technologies and seek out opportunities to leverage them.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Founders should prioritize understanding what users want and learn from successful companies, rather than just copying their surface-level traits.