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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Following best practices when pivoting is recommended, and being scientific about the process can significantly increase the chances of your startup's success.

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Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting

@ Y Combinator

08/30/19

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Recent pivots in startups often involve founders shifting from ideas they think they should pursue to those they know intimately, leading to more successful outcomes.

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When pivoting, founders should consider their areas of expertise, as this can lead to more viable startup ideas that align with their unique skills and experiences.

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Pivots are essential for startups, whether it's to find product-market fit early on or to reinvent the company later for sustained success.

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Pivots are a common aspect of entrepreneurship; successful entrepreneurs learn from their experiences and adapt their strategies accordingly.

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Pivoting means changing your startup idea; if you're not making something people want, you need to change your idea or your startup will fail.

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Reid Hoffman

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Pivots are essential to entrepreneurship because they help companies adapt and find product-market fit, whether in the early stages or later on.

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Pivots are not just for startups that fail; in fact, many successful startups have pivoted to find their success.

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Successful startups often pivot to find product-market fit, and this process is vital whether you're just starting or considering a pivot.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

When pivoting, aim for ideas that can be quickly built and validated, rather than those requiring extensive research and development.