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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Your startup's success hinges on applying pressure for efficiency, which extends your runway and increases your options as you grow.

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Reshma Shetty, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks at the Female Founders Conference

@ Y Combinator

Reshma Shetty, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks at the Female Founders Conference

07/11/18

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Garry Tan

06/13/25

@ Garry Tan

Your startup's success is directly tied to your growth as a founder; if you're holding yourself back, it's like driving with a parking brake on.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

When a startup's runway decreases to about 12 months, founders often start making better decisions as they face pressure to perform.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

When you're in control of your startup's direction, it alleviates the stress of relying on external funding, allowing for a more stable and confident approach to growth.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Execution speed is one of the biggest advantages startups have, and you need a relentless operating rhythm to succeed.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

In a startup, the only advantage you have is time, so you must move quickly to capitalize on your ideas before established competitors.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Managing growth effectively is crucial for a startup's success, as it can determine whether the company thrives or fails.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on maintaining momentum, especially in the early years, as it drives results beyond what the team believes they can achieve.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Live cheaply at the beginning to extend your runway; startups often take time to figure out what they should be doing, and overspending can lead to running out of time for necessary evolution.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

You must balance moving fast with maintaining high quality; both are essential for startup success.