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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Many first-time Founders fear that if they launch and no one shows up, it reflects poorly on them, leading to feelings of inadequacy or failure.

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YC

Why Startup Founders Should Launch Companies Sooner Than They Think

@ Y Combinator

Why Startup Founders Should Launch Companies Sooner Than They Think

07/13/24

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Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

The fear of a negative reaction can paralyze founders, causing them to focus on an idealized version of their launch rather than the reality of getting their product out there.

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Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often psych themselves out by worrying about competitors, especially when they see a competitor raise significant funding, leading them to feel like they are failing.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often struggle with unrealistic expectations, believing that once they launch their product, it will immediately succeed, which can lead to disappointment.

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Erin Frey

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often deal with an incredible fear of failure, which can lead to negative emotions before important events like pitch meetings.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often hesitate to launch their companies because they feel embarrassed about their product's state, comparing it to polished products from established companies like Apple.

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Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders fear that their product will be perceived as ugly or dysfunctional, and they worry about competitors and investors discovering their product before it's ready.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe they are launching when they are only creating a waitlist, which doesn't equate to actual user engagement.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

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Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Most founders overthink their first launch, believing they have only one chance to get it right, but launching is a continual process.