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Michael Seibel

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, you should earn the right to spend money by first testing low-cost or no-cost solutions before scaling up expenditures.

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Top Ways Startups Waste Money

@ Y Combinator

07/08/22

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Michael Seibel

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be cautious about spending money before achieving product-market fit; it's essential to be disciplined with finances in the early stages.

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Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, you need to engage in activities that don't scale in the early days of your startup.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale allows startups to experiment, fail fast, and quickly test assumptions before investing significant time in product development.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, solving your own problems is essential.

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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, you should be spending every moment either building your product or talking to users, which includes selling.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

As a repeat founder, I believe it's crucial to avoid raising money too early; focus on achieving strong product-market fit before seeking investment.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, it's important to be cautious with spending and have a plan to reach profitability, even if you're reinvesting revenue into growth.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale is crucial for early-stage startups because it helps founders engage directly with customers and understand their needs.

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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.