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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

To come up with a startup idea, you should actively seek a particular problem you are passionate about solving, rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.

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One Order of Operations for Starting a Startup by Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

One Order of Operations for Starting a Startup by Michael Seibel

11/29/18

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Finding a better startup idea involves choosing something that excites you and makes you optimistic about your work, rather than settling for a less inspiring option.

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A good recipe for generating startup ideas is to start with a problem you've personally encountered, ideally one that you're in a unique position to see.

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The best way to prepare for a startup is to pursue genuinely interesting problems, as this aligns with your natural curiosity and passion.

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Paul Graham

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The way to come up with good startup ideas is not to try to think of them consciously; instead, take a step back and let your mind work on them unconsciously.

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Paul Graham

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To develop a mindset that generates startup ideas unconsciously, learn a lot about things that matter, work on problems that interest you, and collaborate with people you respect.

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To generate startup ideas, it's more effective to notice them organically rather than forcing the process, as most successful YC companies found their ideas this way.

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Michael Seibel

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Your startup idea doesn't have to be great to start a company; instead, focus on identifying a problem to solve.

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Jared Friedman

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When searching for a startup idea, focus on finding an idea that is a good fit for your team rather than just a good idea in the abstract.