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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders build products based on their vision of how the world should be, rather than addressing actual customer needs.

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How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

02/03/22

Related Takeaways

JF

Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

The most common mistake founders make is building something that doesn't solve a real problem for users, often resulting in a solution in search of a problem.

MS

Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe they know what their customers want without validating their assumptions through user feedback.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to focus on unconventional aspects, like unique corporate structures, instead of addressing the core needs of their customers, which can hinder their success.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

PG

Paul Graham

07/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often neglect to pay enough attention to their users, instead getting lost in their own vision and ideas.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

When founders present their ideas in a way that mimics large companies, they may overlook the fundamental aspects of their startup, such as customer traction and product-market fit.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

MS

Michael Seibel

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often float in space without a clear opinion on what the market should be or who their customers are, which can lead to misguided startups.

DT

Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

Aspiring founders should envision the future they want to create and work backwards from that vision to build it, focusing on making unique contributions rather than conforming to mass culture.