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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Inexperience can be a blessing for startups, as it allows them to pursue ambitious ideas without being held back by conventional wisdom.

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Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

@ Y Combinator

Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

08/30/18

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Being young can be an advantage for founders, as it often leads to a mindset where challenges seem easier and the potential for failure is not fully recognized.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

First-time founders often have a 'beginner's mind' that allows them to approach problems without biases, which is a significant advantage.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders who know very little about startup advice often avoid developing bad habits or strange ideas about how to run a startup, which can be beneficial.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

Having a mix of ambition and naivety can empower entrepreneurs to take bold steps that they might not otherwise consider.

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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Naive young founders often start the most successful companies because they don't know any better and are too arrogant to listen to experienced voices.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders don't need to be limited by their formal credentials; the most ambitious startup ideas can often be surprisingly achievable and may be hiding in plain sight.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Many young founders hesitate to start a company because they feel they need prior work experience, but that shouldn't hold them back.

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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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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The startup world allows for creative thinking without constraints, enabling you to differentiate your business model in innovative ways.