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Seth Godin

02/13/24

@ Brand Master Academy

To succeed in a startup, you must create something that customers want to buy, which often involves creating tension that drives them to act.

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Branding & Marketing In The Age Of AI with Seth Godin

@ Brand Master Academy

Branding & Marketing In The Age Of AI with Seth Godin

02/13/24

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

You should focus on creating something that people want rather than just trying to start a startup; this mindset is crucial for success.

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Geoff Ralston

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

Creating a compelling story for your startup is vital for success, as it helps you persevere through the challenges of building a business.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To build a successful startup, focus on solving a blatant critical need that has a significant impact on your customers' lives.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

The mantra at Y Combinator is to 'make something people want,' which is essential for solving most startup problems.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

To create a massively successful startup, you need to have a huge market and make something that a lot of people will pay for or that people will pay a lot for.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

The primary reason startups fail is that they don't create something people want, either by making the wrong product or failing to make anything at all.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

The first task for a startup is to build a product that some users love, as this is crucial for long-term success.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The biggest cause of startup failure is not creating something that people want, which often leads to founders losing momentum and focus on their original vision.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The hardest part of a startup is getting from idea to traction, which is often where most companies fail.