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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

When starting a company, it's crucial to validate your idea rigorously rather than relying on superficial methods like cold emailing a large number of people.

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YC

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

@ Y Combinator

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

03/01/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I encourage founders to validate their ideas by talking to potential customers before writing any code or raising money.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders mistakenly focus on complex growth strategies instead of simply getting their first customer and validating their idea.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders often hide behind their keyboards instead of engaging in person with potential customers, which is crucial for validation.

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Andrew Ng

08/30/23

@ Stanford Online

I prefer to engage in startup ideas only when there's a concrete concept, as this allows for efficient validation and execution, contrary to the common advice of exploring many alternatives.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startup founders to focus on the minimal experiments necessary to answer key questions about their product's viability.

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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.