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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I believe that a founder's ability to listen and engage in spirited debates is essential for their success.

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The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

@ Lenny's Podcast

The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

06/27/24

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Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

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The ability to have constructive arguments and debates is crucial for the health of a startup and its leadership team.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for co-founders to engage in healthy debates and discussions to reach agreements that benefit the startup.

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Reid Hoffman

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Founders should be able to hold a strong belief in their vision while also being receptive to criticism and market realities that may challenge their initial ideas.

QY

Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that the best founders are often opinionated and willing to make uncomfortable decisions, which can be difficult for others to work with.

QY

Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that the best founders are often opinionated and willing to make uncomfortable decisions, which can be difficult for others to work with.

RH

Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

A great founder possesses the ability to learn, adapt, and maintain a clear vision while gathering input from various sources.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

GR

Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I prefer to directly challenge founders on their ideas to gauge their confidence and ability to handle criticism.

EG

Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for investors to challenge founders on their decisions, as this can lead to better outcomes and improvements in the startup's direction.