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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.

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The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

@ Y Combinator

The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

03/13/25

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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

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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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The principle of doing things that don't scale is crucial; founders should focus on clever hacks to launch quickly instead of building complex systems.

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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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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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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should avoid the mindset of needing to create a perfect product before launching; instead, they should focus on getting something out quickly and iterating based on user input.

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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

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

If you're an early-stage founder without prior experience, you should prioritize launching quickly and learning from real user feedback rather than waiting to perfect your product.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating founders, I look for their willingness to act decisively and quickly, rather than delaying for complex plans.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Transitioning from freelance to working with a startup involves understanding that timelines are fast and decision-making is crucial, especially in the early stages of product development.