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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Look for opportunities in the 'muck' of technology, as that's where valuable insights and innovations often lie.

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The Truth About Building AI Startups Today

@ Y Combinator

The Truth About Building AI Startups Today

02/09/24

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

To identify what matters in technology, look for interesting problems at the leading edge of innovation.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/25/24

@ Y Combinator

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

JF

Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Look for big industries that seem broken, as they are often ripe for disruption and innovation.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

To identify valuable unknown truths, you need to see what others don't and differentiate between perception and reality; this is where innovation thrives.

JL

Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You want to take your advantage of having a strong technology culture and expose it to areas that haven't seen it before.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Look for startups that pursue ambitious or unconventional ideas; these often attract top talent and can lead to significant innovations.

TK

Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Finding valuable unknown truths is essential for innovators, as it allows them to do things that others can't, leading to unique opportunities.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Boring ideas can lead to incredible businesses, as demonstrated by the saying 'where there's muck, there's brass,' meaning treasure can be found in unexpected places.

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Sam Altman

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Look for ideas that sound bad but are actually good, as these can be the most lucrative opportunities in the startup world.