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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

For female founders, the most important step is to start, regardless of the obstacles; taking big swings is crucial for success.

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The Number One Goal is Getting Started - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

@ Y Combinator

The Number One Goal is Getting Started - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

03/03/18

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

The world needs more female founders; if you set a goal and keep going, you'll figure it out.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Many female founders have expressed that they spent too much time contemplating when to start a company instead of just taking action.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

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Startups are inherently difficult, and every founder will face moments of self-doubt. It's better to work on something significant, even if it feels daunting.

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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

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To be a successful founder, you need to have grit, run experiments, and believe in your mission wholeheartedly.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders should aim to think bigger when starting a startup, as many begin with small, inconsequential ideas. By expanding their vision, they can create solutions that significantly impact the world.

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Morgan DeBaun

08/03/17

@ Y Combinator

I advise female founders, especially Black women, to be unapologetic about their big vision and not to wait for validation from others.

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Elli Sharef

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Having a deep-rooted sense of confidence in your abilities and in your company is crucial for women founders.

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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Be bold and willing to work on ideas that others might consider foolish, as this boldness is often necessary for startup founders.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

The most common path for really big startups involves founders working on ideas that seem unpromising at first but blossom into something significant, driven by their commitment and vision.