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Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

The transition from zero to one in startups requires different skills than scaling to a billion users, highlighting the need for diverse engineering talent.

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Vibe Coding Is The Future

@ Y Combinator

03/06/25

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

To transition from zero to one, it's usually not the investors who will drive that progress; it's the founders and their teams.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

As a startup grows, the founder must transition from focusing solely on the product to also managing the company, which requires different skills.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Bringing in diverse skills is crucial for a startup's success; for example, hiring a git expert helped GitHub grow.

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Generalists are essential during the transition from startup to scaleup, as they help with learning, adapting, and tackling new markets.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

After graduating from Y Combinator, the number one problem for startups is hiring engineers.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

The transition from a technology-focused startup to a media and technology company requires learning new skills and adapting to different business dynamics.

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Eric Migicovsky

04/18/19

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages of a startup, prioritize hiring individuals with a multidisciplinary skill set, as they will need to handle various tasks across different areas of the business.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to engage in the '0 to 1' phase of building a startup, rather than getting lost in analysis or hiring.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

For early-stage startups, it's crucial to decide what type of engineer you need based on what is holding your company back, whether it's productivity or security issues.