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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

After working for an entrepreneur, the next step is to engage in side hustles, like short-term projects, to test your strengths and ideas.

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Secrets For Building A Thriving Business - Daniel Priestley

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Secrets For Building A Thriving Business - Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

The first step in entrepreneurship is to work for an entrepreneur, ideally in a small team, to gain firsthand experience of how a business operates.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Experiment with side projects to gain experience in turning ideas into reality, even if they start small.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you lack an idea or co-founder, start networking with smart individuals and launching small side projects to gain experience.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Experimenting with projects during college can help you discover your passion and see if entrepreneurship is right for you.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to enjoy the process of developing ideas and working on side projects, as this can indicate readiness to start a company.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you find yourself energized by side projects while feeling drained by your day job, it may be time to consider starting your own venture.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Working on side projects while still employed allows you to hone your skills, gain experience, and understand the entire lifecycle of building something without fully committing to it.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Many founders have successfully managed side projects while working, so don't let fears about job security hold you back from pursuing your own ideas.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup is a good gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around people who share your entrepreneurial goals.