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YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to give themselves permission to not excel at everything and to focus on what truly drives their business forward.

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YC

How To Focus On The Right Problems

@ Y Combinator

12/27/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

AP

Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for aspiring founders to embrace the messiness of starting a business and not let perfectionism hold them back.

SA

Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I think it's important for founders to prioritize effectively, focusing on a few key areas while allowing less critical issues to be managed by others.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, your superpower is not just to delegate but to focus on a few critical areas that can drive your business forward, rather than trying to do everything.

QY

Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

It's essential for founders to recognize when they might be pursuing the wrong path, similar to climbers on a mountain who need to be aware of their direction.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to resist the urge to have a complete plan or exit strategy from the start, as many successful companies evolve beyond initial expectations.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

The power to focus lies in the hands of the founder; there's no need for external permission to prioritize what matters most for the business.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.