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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the right problem to solve is crucial for startup success, and often requires direct contact with real customers to identify.

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

@ Y Combinator

Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

07/22/23

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YC

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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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to solve a real problem; you should talk to potential users early to ensure that the problem you're addressing is significant for them as well.

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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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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Ultimately, focusing on the right problems is key to winning in the startup world.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging directly with users and leveraging product intuition is vital for making informed decisions in a startup environment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Getting the first customer is one of the hardest challenges for founders, and it requires a different approach than what investors might suggest.