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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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Building a Startup is About Solving a Problem - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

@ Y Combinator

Building a Startup is About Solving a Problem - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

09/22/17

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a startup is about solving real problems for users, making it indispensable in their lives, similar to how Uber and Airbnb transformed their industries.

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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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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

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Startups shouldn't try to boil the ocean; instead, focus on solving a specific problem effectively.

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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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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Before building your product, clearly define the problem you are solving and ensure it is significant enough to warrant a solution.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

You need to think outside the box when building a startup and find ways to solve problems that competitors are not addressing.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To build a successful startup, focus on solving a blatant critical need that has a significant impact on your customers' lives.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

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The most common mistake founders make is building something that doesn't solve a real problem for users, often resulting in a solution in search of a problem.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The best way to build a business is to start with identifying the need, problem, or pain point rather than focusing on a product or technology first.