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Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

Historical examples like Facebook show that while rapid development is possible with simpler tools, scaling requires hiring specialized engineers for complex systems.

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Vibe Coding Is The Future

@ Y Combinator

Vibe Coding Is The Future

03/06/25

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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Even if you start with a less scalable technology, like PHP, you can optimize it later as your user base grows, as seen with Facebook's evolution.

Y Combinator Cast

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

When building software, it's generally scalable, but founders often struggle with service-based businesses that require high-skill human labor.

Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

The transition from zero to one in startups requires different skills than scaling to a billion users, highlighting the need for diverse engineering talent.

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, doing things that don't scale is crucial for recruiting customers and employees, as it allows for valuable learning experiences.

Nirav Patel

05/20/25

@ EO

In the early years at Facebook, we should have focused on iteration speed rather than building a large team and a polished product.

Reid Hoffman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

When scaling, it's crucial to hire individuals who can learn and adapt rather than just those with specific experience, as the needs of the business will evolve.

Michael Seibel

02/17/22

@ Y Combinator

In the early days of Facebook, they scaled by creating separate database instances for each school, allowing them to manage growth without overwhelming a single database.

Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders can ship features quickly with vibe coding, but once they achieve product-market fit, they will still need hardcore systems engineering to scale effectively.

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.