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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

If you have expertise, pushing yourself to innovate is beneficial; if you lack expertise, it's important to acknowledge that and learn as you go.

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YC

When Should You Trust Your Gut?

@ Y Combinator

04/18/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Building expertise is essential when starting a startup; you need to develop your knowledge rather than rely solely on existing expertise.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Building any product helps you gain expertise in that area, positioning you to identify new ideas and opportunities.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

You don't need to be an expert in technology to start a successful company; working on things that challenge you is more important.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/10/19

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, outsiders can see potential in areas where experts have given up, so if you have the technical skills to build a product, it's okay to take risks even if you're outside your comfort zone.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

To avoid being outpaced by competitors, it's important to innovate and scale carefully, learning from past experiences to avoid repeating mistakes.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to have a mix of experienced experts and ambitious newcomers on your team. The right balance helps prevent mistakes while fostering innovative thinking.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Sometimes, not knowing the limitations can lead to innovation; being naive can allow you to create things that others think are impossible.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Striving to understand what knowledge you have and what you lack, while continually experimenting and working on projects, is crucial for growth in programming.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Assuming that expertise equals optimism can be misleading; often, those with more knowledge about a field may have a more cautious outlook on new ventures.