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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Many founders face a 'fake crisis' where they feel pressured to act urgently, even when there are no significant issues affecting their company.

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YC

How To Focus On The Right Problems

@ Y Combinator

12/27/24

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Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often feel pressured to appear larger and more established, leading them to spend on unnecessary roles and functions that distract from their core mission.

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Erin Frey

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Stress, anxiety, and depression are common issues for founders due to the overwhelming uncertainty and pressure they face.

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Sam Altman

05/12/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The hardest part of being a founder is managing the psychological fallout after a crisis, not the crisis itself.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to recognize when they are in a precarious financial situation and to act quickly to assess their runway and make necessary adjustments.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Fear can lead founders to make irrational decisions, such as pivoting too quickly without proper validation of their ideas.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to understand that the perception of needing to grow rapidly can lead to poor decision-making, such as overspending or neglecting financial health.

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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

The pace at which issues arise in a growing company can outstrip your ability to resolve them, which is a challenging adjustment for founders used to academic success.

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Michael Seibel

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Fear-based decision-making can lead founders to fundraise before their product is ready, especially if they believe their product is bad and fear failure.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, you might reach a moment when you realize your startup is going to fail, and it's crucial to face that truth instead of living in denial.