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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Startup ideas can often be adjusted; sometimes, you might be digging for treasure in the wrong spot, but with the right guidance, you can find success in the right direction.

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Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

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Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

06/01/16

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Founders often overlook ideas that seem hard to start, are in boring spaces, or have existing competitors, but these can actually be good opportunities because they are less pursued by others.

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Boring ideas can lead to incredible businesses, as demonstrated by the saying 'where there's muck, there's brass,' meaning treasure can be found in unexpected places.

Dalton Caldwell

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Having a little bit of traction can be a trap; it can lead talented founders to stick with a failing idea for too long instead of pivoting to something more promising.

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Mistakes can be productive; sometimes, the initial false dawn of a solution can lead to breakthroughs after much effort, as was the case in a project I worked on for two years.

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Many Founders must work through several bad ideas before discovering the right one, as this process helps them understand the industry and user needs better.

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Career paths for startup founders are not always linear; serendipity and connections can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Justin Kan

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If you just keep moving and trying new things, even if they seem dumb, you can actually find success.

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If you're building a startup in cutting-edge AI but haven't found the right idea yet, don't give up; your breakthrough could be just around the corner.

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Persistence and conviction about your idea are crucial, as many ideas that initially seem bad can end up being huge successes.