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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Good founders have a small number of overarching goals for the company that everyone knows and works towards, ensuring focus and alignment.

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Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

@ Y Combinator

Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

03/18/17

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I think it's important for founders to prioritize effectively, focusing on a few key areas while allowing less critical issues to be managed by others.

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Founders need to be solidly aligned, and a startup has a better chance of success with a limited number of founders; too many can complicate decision-making.

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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It's crucial to align on high-level goals with your co-founder; differing motivations can lead to friction and relationship breakdowns.

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In the early stages, founders should concentrate on a few critical tasks rather than spreading themselves too thin across many activities.

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Successful founders are those who can consistently engage in focused work, which is a key differentiator in their performance.

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Being absolutely 100% focused on your startup's mission is a significant advantage over larger companies, which often juggle multiple priorities.

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Sam Altman

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Founders must focus on a few key priorities each day and learn to say no to distractions to ensure effective execution.

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Founders should focus on making one customer happy before scaling; this foundational step is critical for long-term success.