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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Many female founders have expressed that they spent too much time contemplating when to start a company instead of just taking action.

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YC

Future Founders Conference for Women Globally

@ Y Combinator

Future Founders Conference for Women Globally

03/09/21

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

For female founders, the most important step is to start, regardless of the obstacles; taking big swings is crucial for success.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

PG

Paul Graham

07/17/19

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to spend too much time alone, developing elaborate ideas without engaging with users, which is crucial for sales.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Overthinking can be a founder's biggest mistake, leading to stress and indecision due to the lack of constraints and guidance in a startup environment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many founders work on the wrong thing before discovering the right one, often internalizing a fear of failure.

JF

Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders jump into the first idea they have without considering if it would make a good business, while others wait for the perfect idea that never comes, leading to inaction.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get caught up in collecting mentors and advisors instead of focusing on building and launching their product, which can lead to a time sink.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.