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Michael Seibel

04/05/19

@ Y Combinator

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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How to Get and Test Startup Ideas - Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How to Get and Test Startup Ideas - Michael Seibel

04/05/19

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Michael Seibel

05/18/19

@ Y Combinator

You don't need to work at a big tech company if you already have a problem to solve, savings, or a co-founder; you should just start building your startup instead.

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Mark Zuckerberg

08/17/16

@ Y Combinator

I advise aspiring entrepreneurs to start with the problem they want to solve rather than focusing on building a company.

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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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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating a startup idea, it's important to identify a significant problem that many people face, as well as to ensure that the problem is growing, urgent, and expensive to solve.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Building a startup is not about building a product; it's about solving a problem.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Many talented technical individuals hesitate to start a startup because they believe they lack a great idea, often thinking that every successful startup begins with an amazing concept.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

The purpose of your startup is to solve real problems, not just to raise money or gain status. Stay focused on creating value for your customers.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

You should focus on creating something that people want rather than just trying to start a startup; this mindset is crucial for success.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.