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Sam Altman

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Identifying technological platform shifts can help you find the biggest opportunities in the startup landscape.

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Work at a Startup Expo 2018

@ Y Combinator

07/30/18

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups often capitalize on platform shifts, as they can pivot quickly in response to significant changes in the market, unlike larger companies that may struggle to adapt.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

05/25/24

@ Y Combinator

If you're interested in becoming a founder, stay alert to new technologies and seek out opportunities to leverage them.

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Michael Seibel

07/14/23

@ Y Combinator

Historically, major technological changes have created opportunities for startups, as seen with innovations in farming, electricity, and the internet.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/09/24

@ Y Combinator

There are open platforms that the newest AI tools can exploit, suggesting potential opportunities for startups as larger companies struggle to regulate them.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders who stay at the forefront of technology and actively engage with new tools are better positioned to identify innovative startup ideas.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

The startup ecosystem is mixed in identifying contrarian opportunities; sometimes it recognizes them, but often it struggles to see potential markets until they become popular.

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Michael Seibel

07/14/23

@ Y Combinator

Startups tend to have an advantage over established companies during periods of significant technological change, especially when the change occurs rapidly.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/25/24

@ Y Combinator

When new technology emerges, it creates opportunities across the entire spectrum, from venture-backed billion-dollar companies to small businesses that help you pay your rent and live well.