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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

If the founders aren't building the product, they might miss critical insights that could shape its evolution.

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Tips For Technical Startup Founders | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Tips For Technical Startup Founders | Startup School

04/22/23

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Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

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Founders often know only a small part of the overall story, which can lead to misguided decisions about when to launch their products.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

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It's important for founders to stay close to their product and customers, avoiding the trap of over-delegating early on.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that they need to build a complete product before seeking feedback; however, feedback on an initial version is essential for improvement.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

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When founders present their ideas in a way that mimics large companies, they may overlook the fundamental aspects of their startup, such as customer traction and product-market fit.

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04/01/22

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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.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often have no idea where their first users will come from, which is a critical oversight when choosing a problem to solve.

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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often overspend because they haven't realized that their product isn't what customers want yet, leading them to chase after growth without understanding their market.

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Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

A common mistake technical founders make is to build products first and then talk to users, which often leads to choosing the least impactful tasks for the week.