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Y Combinator Cast

07/20/24

@ Y Combinator

During the pandemic, many startup ideas emerged from trends like Wall Street Bets, where individuals sought to capitalize on momentary market opportunities.

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YC

Tarpit Ideas: The Sequel

@ Y Combinator

07/20/24

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

When looking for startup ideas, consider recent changes in the world that may have created new opportunities, such as the behavioral shifts caused by the pandemic.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

12/19/24

@ Sequoia Capital

During the pandemic, trends that previously fueled business growth suddenly reversed, leading to a dilemma about how to engage potential investors.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often respond to ideas that are popular or trending, which can mislead founders into thinking they should follow the crowd rather than pursue their own insights.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often chase opportunities in startups, hoping to profit from future growth, which can lead to inflated valuations that may not be sustainable.

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

While there is a mix of local innovation and the application of successful models to new markets, the creativity in startup applications has not diminished during the pandemic.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Gather Town emerged as a successful startup during the pandemic by pivoting from a different idea to create a platform for social interaction online, capitalizing on new opportunities.

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Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Historically, many game-changing companies are founded during downturns because they have the time to aggregate talent and develop their ideas without excessive noise.

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Startups that survive the pandemic and can raise Series A and B funding will be well-positioned to capitalize on the shift to digital that has been accelerated by the pandemic.

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Danielle Morrill

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

When I pitched the idea of building a Bloomberg for startup investors, it sounded ridiculous, but the investors ended up investing on the spot.