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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to enjoy the process of developing ideas and working on side projects, as this can indicate readiness to start a company.

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Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

11/02/22

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to keep yourself flexible and explore what you want to do before committing to starting a company.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's better to work on an idea that may not be the best if you're enjoying the process, rather than becoming disheartened while pursuing a startup.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Many founders have successfully managed side projects while working, so don't let fears about job security hold you back from pursuing your own ideas.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Experiment with side projects to gain experience in turning ideas into reality, even if they start small.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Working on side projects while still employed allows you to hone your skills, gain experience, and understand the entire lifecycle of building something without fully committing to it.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you find a collaborator you enjoy working with on side projects, and both of you want to start a company, consider making the jump together.

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Mark Zuckerberg

08/17/16

@ Y Combinator

I advise young entrepreneurs to work on something they care about without committing to turning it into a company until it shows promise, as many successful companies were built this way.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to have dedicated time to immerse yourself in the idea and develop solutions to the problems you're trying to solve.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Projects you work on in your spare time can lead to great startup ideas. Many successful companies, like Facebook, began as projects during college or early careers.