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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

Consumer ideas are making a comeback, with founders pivoting towards them instead of traditional B2B SaaS ideas, which is a shift from recent years.

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YC

Lightcone: Consumer is back, What’s getting funded now, The vibes immaculate

@ Y Combinator

Lightcone: Consumer is back, What’s getting funded now, The vibes immaculate

04/25/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

It's refreshing to see consumer startups returning, as the early years of Y Combinator were dominated by consumer companies before the market shifted away from them.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

Recent pivots in startups often involve founders shifting from ideas they think they should pursue to those they know intimately, leading to more successful outcomes.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

The rise in consumer ideas could be seen as lazy, as many founders might gravitate towards easier concepts rather than tackling more complex problems.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

When looking for startup ideas, consider recent changes in the world that may have created new opportunities, such as the behavioral shifts caused by the pandemic.

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Richard Rumelt

01/21/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Successful startups often pivot from their initial product ideas to better meet the needs of a different target market.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

The current environment is ripe for startup ideas, with many opportunities emerging in the AI space, making it easier for founders to pivot and find viable business concepts.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most successful Y Combinator companies have evolved over the years, with current trends indicating a shift towards B2B and AI-driven solutions.

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Manny Medina

04/22/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Building a company today involves a smarter approach, as founders are more informed and make better decisions based on past experiences in the SaaS industry.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

It's becoming more common for founders to come from outside their industry and succeed, which has been rare in the past decade.