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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Year-end is a great time for founders to reflect on their goals, reassess priorities, and eliminate distractions to focus on what truly matters for the upcoming year.

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How To Focus On The Right Problems

@ Y Combinator

How To Focus On The Right Problems

12/27/24

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should take the time to breathe, think, and set clear goals for the year, channeling their energy into achieving those objectives.

Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Prioritization is key; many founders get caught up in meetings and tasks that don't actually move the startup forward, so it's important to focus on what truly matters.

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.

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.

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.

Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders must focus on a few key priorities each day and learn to say no to distractions to ensure effective execution.

Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

When a startup's runway decreases to about 12 months, founders often start making better decisions as they face pressure to perform.

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

During the Y Combinator batch, founders often become super focused on growth and scaling, but they can get distracted by numerous tasks that don't contribute to their core goals.

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's important for founders to regularly check in with themselves to ensure they are enjoying their work and making necessary changes if not.