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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

To find startup ideas, engage with people to understand their problems, but ensure you have the skills to navigate the conversations effectively.

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How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

11/18/22

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

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To discover great startup ideas, founders should either introspect on their unique skills or actively engage with different industries and communities outside their immediate environment.

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To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

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To develop a mindset that generates startup ideas unconsciously, learn a lot about things that matter, work on problems that interest you, and collaborate with people you respect.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

To come up with a startup idea, you should actively seek a particular problem you are passionate about solving, rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The best way to prepare for a startup is to pursue genuinely interesting problems, as this aligns with your natural curiosity and passion.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

A good recipe for generating startup ideas is to start with a problem you've personally encountered, ideally one that you're in a unique position to see.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

To generate startup ideas, it's more effective to notice them organically rather than forcing the process, as most successful YC companies found their ideas this way.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

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Understanding the right problem to solve is crucial for startup success, and often requires direct contact with real customers to identify.