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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Many founders fail to leverage their personal networks effectively due to fear of rejection or not having a structured process.

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Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

@ Y Combinator

Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

09/26/18

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Most founders fail to build personal connections with their users, often hiding behind anonymous emails instead of reaching out directly.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Establishing personal connections is vital when negotiating deals; many founders fail to do this, which can hinder their success.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

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Most founders fail to do enough outreach, leading them to incorrectly conclude that sales isn't working for them.

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Many founders work on the wrong thing before discovering the right one, often internalizing a fear of failure.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

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Great founders seek out networks that are essential for solving their specific problems, rather than believing they can succeed anywhere without the right connections.

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Erin Frey

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often deal with an incredible fear of failure, which can lead to negative emotions before important events like pitch meetings.

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Many first-time Founders fear that if they launch and no one shows up, it reflects poorly on them, leading to feelings of inadequacy or failure.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

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Many founders are shy about reaching out to customers, but overcoming that awkwardness is essential for success.

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Brad Flora

04/30/22

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Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.