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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a company is an emotional roller coaster, and having someone to share the experience with can help you get through tough times.

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Q&A with YC Partners at Startup School SV 2016

@ Y Combinator

Q&A with YC Partners at Startup School SV 2016

01/03/17

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Startups are an emotional roller coaster, and having a co-founder who is equally invested can provide crucial support during tough times.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Startups are an incredibly intense journey, and having a co-founder provides moral support during tough times, helping to balance each other's emotional highs and lows.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Having a co-founder can provide essential support during challenging times, making it easier to navigate the ups and downs of startup life, as opposed to going solo.

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Kat Mañalac

05/24/19

@ Y Combinator

You can start a really successful company as a solo founder, but it's hard. Having a co-founder helps you share tasks and the emotional burden of starting a company.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

The best co-founder relationships help even out the emotional rollercoaster of a startup, providing support when one founder feels down or overly optimistic.

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Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Starting a company is often romanticized, but it should only be pursued by those who feel compelled to do so, as it can be an extremely painful experience.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Ideally, start a company with someone you already know, as this helps in understanding their skills and stress coping mechanisms.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Having a co-founder who shares your passion for starting a company is a strong reason to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a company is an emotional rollercoaster, so I seek founders who are not easily rattled by challenges.