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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startups to have an authentic voice in policy discussions, especially when their interests may not align with those of big tech companies.

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YC

Standing Up For Startups - YC Goes To D.C.

@ Y Combinator

Standing Up For Startups - YC Goes To D.C.

06/14/24

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Garry Tan

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Washington is often influenced by special interests, which can overshadow the needs and voices of startups and emerging tech companies.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Younger staff in Washington are surprisingly sophisticated about technology issues, but it's important for startups to engage directly with them to ensure their voices are heard.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

For the last 15 years, technology policy in Washington D.C. has been dominated by a few large companies, often sidelining the voices of startups.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have trusted people to talk to about challenges in your startup journey, rather than feeling isolated in your struggles.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Meeting in person and having genuine conversations is far more impactful than just reading about issues online; it's essential for startups to build these relationships.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

The antidote to AstroTurfing is sharing authentic stories from the startup community, which can help educate policymakers about the real impacts of their decisions.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for individuals considering starting a startup to be intellectually honest about which group they belong to, rather than being influenced by external pressures.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Werner Vogels

11/12/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startups to understand their identity and approach, whether they are mercenaries seeking profit or missionaries passionate about their product.