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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

It's okay if the initial wedge is small; there are always ways to take that initial wedge and expand into much larger markets.

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3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

@ Garry Tan

3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

10/18/19

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Investors often overlook the potential of existing large markets, thinking they are too crowded, but if you can create a significantly better product, there's room for many winners.

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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

Successful companies often start with small markets and expand over time; going after a large market from the beginning usually indicates a lack of proper market definition.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors often prefer small markets initially because they allow for easier identification of potential customers and quicker feedback on product viability.

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Alexandr Wang

06/18/25

@ Y Combinator

Startups should initially focus on narrow markets to gain momentum, but eventually need to identify and build towards infinite markets to achieve significant growth.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're solving a real problem in a large market, there's likely a lot of latent demand, which can lead to fast initial growth for your startup.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Staging a moonshot requires starting small and ensuring that your initial product works effectively before scaling to larger markets.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Be cautious about your initial market size estimates; transformational technologies often reveal unforeseen use cases that can significantly expand the market once a superior product is built.

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Sam Altman

06/21/25

@ Y Combinator

The only advice I have for starting something big is to pick a market where there's potential for growth if your idea works. Beyond that, it's about taking one step at a time for a long time.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Startups should focus on a narrow market segment initially to avoid overwhelming themselves and to build a solid foundation for growth.