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Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

If your answers to foundational startup questions are complicated, it may indicate a lack of focus; clarity in these areas is essential for progress.

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YC

How To Focus On The Right Problems

@ Y Combinator

12/27/24

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Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating a startup, focus on the basics first, such as what the company does and who is on the team, before diving into complex questions.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

To succeed, ask yourself what you need to unlearn and focus on the essential aspects of your startup rather than getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

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Michael Seibel

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to have a co-founder, a clear idea, and to have built something to test with potential customers; these steps indicate focus.

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Elizabeth Iorns

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It's crucial for startup founders to focus on the minimal experiments necessary to answer key questions about their product's viability.

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Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is essential for startup success; when things don't go well, it's often because we weren't focused on the right issues.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Great founders can articulate their vision clearly and move quickly; if I struggle to understand their plan, it's a red flag.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Don't overthink your startup decisions; focus on what's truly important and be willing to move on if something isn't working.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is crucial for startup success, and it's important to identify what truly matters for your business.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Overthinking can be a founder's biggest mistake, leading to stress and indecision due to the lack of constraints and guidance in a startup environment.