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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you're merely unsure about starting a startup, the only way to find out is to try it.

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Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

@ Y Combinator

Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

03/19/17

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

It's often difficult to determine if a startup idea is good, and the best way to find out is to launch it and see the results.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

You should consider whether you are suited to be a startup founder, as there isn't a simple test to determine this.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Asking yourself 'What do I have to lose?' can help you assess whether you should start a startup by evaluating the worst-case scenario.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is really hard, and you can't predict how tough and ambitious you will become through the process.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

You can only fully understand the challenges of a startup by engaging directly with the process, as initial hypotheses may prove incorrect.

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Kalam Dennis

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

When starting a business, you need to experiment and see what works before analyzing the results.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

If you want to start a startup, you should just start now instead of waiting to become a domain expert. You can become an expert while working on your idea.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you can't handle the worst-case scenario of starting a startup, your anxiety may hinder your efforts.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

You should think of your startup idea as a good starting point, knowing that it will likely evolve as you work on it.