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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups often win by moving quickly, as they rarely have enough data or time to deliberate, so team members must be willing to act with limited information.

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Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

@ Y Combinator

Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

08/30/18

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Y Combinator Cast

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The key takeaway is that startups must move quickly; prioritize rapid iteration and responsiveness to user needs to succeed.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

In a startup, the only advantage you have is time, so you must move quickly to capitalize on your ideas before established competitors.

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Sam Altman

11/09/24

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It's crucial for startup founders to build something with AI and to act quickly rather than getting bogged down in lengthy planning cycles.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups often accomplish a lot with little; successful founders find ways to be resourceful and efficient.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups thrive in fast-changing markets due to their agility and speed, allowing them to make more decisions and adapt quickly compared to larger companies.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

To move fast, founders must recognize the difference between the pace of a startup and that of a large company, as startup speed requires a willingness to be uncomfortable and take risks.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/16/25

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Startups should not fear the speed of execution of large companies, as they often move slowly, creating opportunities for agile startups to innovate and capture market share.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Indecisiveness can kill a startup; successful founders have a bias towards action and get things done quickly.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

In today's fast-paced environment, founders should move quickly and avoid lengthy development cycles unless absolutely necessary.