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Michael Seibel

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Hiring a PR agency is often a mistake for startups; most founders end up firing them after realizing they don't deliver value.

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Top Ways Startups Waste Money

@ Y Combinator

07/08/22

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Michael Seibel

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Hiring a PR agency often leads to disappointment, as many founders end up firing them after realizing they don't deliver the expected results.

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Michael Seibel

06/02/24

@ Startup Istanbul

Most early-stage PR can be handled by the founders themselves; spending on PR firms is often unnecessary and can waste significant resources.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't hire PR firms too early; build relationships with the press yourself as they can last throughout your company's lifecycle.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often waste money by hiring branding agencies for expensive rebranding efforts, which is unnecessary for B2B companies that aren't easily found online.

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Harj Taggar

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Just because you're a startup founder doesn't mean you're good at hiring and managing people; this realization often comes after the first experience.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often underestimate their unique skills and the specific challenges of their startup, thinking that hiring experienced executives will solve their problems.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring is a painful process that takes a lot of time and can feel like a low priority for founders, but neglecting it can hinder your startup's growth.

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Brad Flora

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders sometimes mistakenly believe they should sell to startups just because other successful companies did, without understanding the unique challenges involved.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Investing heavily in brand advertising and sponsorships can be tempting, but it often doesn't yield the expected returns, especially for early-stage startups without established brands.