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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's concept of 'killer cure' highlights the opposing incentives between founders and investors.

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Save Your Startup During an Economic Downturn

@ Y Combinator

Save Your Startup During an Economic Downturn

05/07/22

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Elad Gil

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Paul Graham's idea of doing things that don't scale applies not only to product development but also to building relationships with investors.

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Michael Seibel

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Investors often have different incentives than founders, which can lead to misalignment in priorities.

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Ashley Wong

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Paul Graham's essay 'Do Things That Don't Scale' emphasizes that in the early stages, founders often do crazy things to make their startups work.

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Reading Paul Graham's essay "Do Things That Don't Scale" can provide valuable insights for founders navigating the startup landscape.

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Smart founders recognize that investors have their own goals and incentives, and they should consider these when evaluating investment pitches instead of accepting them blindly.

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Gustaf Alstromer

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Paul Graham's essay 'Startup Equals Growth' emphasizes that growth is crucial for startups, distinguishing them from other types of companies.

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Reading Paul Graham's essay "How to Get Startup Ideas" can help aspiring founders overcome mental blinders that prevent them from considering ambitious ideas, which often remain unrecognized due to fear.

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Paul Graham's essay "Do Things That Don't Scale" transformed Silicon Valley's culture by encouraging startups to focus on immediate problems rather than theoretical scalability issues.

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Paul Graham's advice to focus on immediate problems rather than scalability encourages founders to prioritize getting their first customers and building their initial product.