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Y Combinator Cast

09/30/16

@ Y Combinator

I have a particular love for startups that are trying to achieve something that may not be technically possible, but if they succeed, it changes the world.

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Chad Rigetti at Startup School SV 2016

@ Y Combinator

09/30/16

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Even if a startup doesn't become a billion-dollar company, I find comfort in knowing I'm helping founders take a shot at their dreams.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

There are individuals who face real problems daily and are passionate about solving them, which can lead to meaningful startups.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Look for startups that pursue ambitious or unconventional ideas; these often attract top talent and can lead to significant innovations.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

The most common path for really big startups involves founders working on ideas that seem unpromising at first but blossom into something significant, driven by their commitment and vision.

PB

Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Ambitious ideas within a startup can create an environment where it feels like you're going to take over the world.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

For a startup to be successful, it often has to be something that larger companies would dismiss as unimportant or stupid, as they wouldn't overlook obvious opportunities.

EG

Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Every startup needs at least one miracle to succeed, as they often operate in non-obvious markets that require overcoming significant obstacles.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

I look for something unique or impressive in applications, whether it's the founders, traction, or the idea itself, to help tell a compelling story.

HI

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The journey of building a company is as important as the success itself; entrepreneurs often start companies to change the world as they see it.