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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize solving problems creatively, such as finding free space, rather than just focusing on runway.

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Shana Fisher at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Michael Seibel

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize solving real customer problems and adhere to best practices instead of pursuing unnecessary innovations that have a low likelihood of success.

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on solving problems as they arise rather than trying to preemptively address issues that may not be relevant at their current stage of growth.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often face the paradox of needing to focus on both long-term vision and immediate problem-solving to ensure progress and direction.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize helping their customers over pursuing fun or unique innovations that don't directly benefit their product or service.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

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Paul Graham

07/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Instead of focusing solely on their vision, founders should find users with problems they are willing to pay to solve, and work on fixing those issues.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be proactive in making tough decisions to steer their startups towards profitability, rather than relying on external pressures or advice.