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Dalton Caldwell

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Every startup has essential tasks that need to be accomplished, which are not related to coding, such as incorporation, payroll, and customer communication.

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Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

@ Y Combinator

Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

01/12/24

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Y Combinator Cast

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Even if a startup idea seems fun initially, the day-to-day reality of running a startup often involves similar tasks regardless of the idea's excitement level.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders dive into all necessary tasks, regardless of how small or manual, as long as it serves their customers and helps them achieve their goals.

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Bret Taylor

05/08/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Many startups waste resources on non-core activities, which detracts from their ability to focus on selling products and differentiating themselves in the market.

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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.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

We aim to automate administrative tasks for startups, allowing founders to focus on building and shipping their products instead.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

To succeed, ask yourself what you need to unlearn and focus on the essential aspects of your startup rather than getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

In the earliest stages, startups should avoid spending money unless absolutely necessary, focusing only on essential expenses like a laptop and a place to live.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating a startup, focus on the basics first, such as what the company does and who is on the team, before diving into complex questions.