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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup in college is not advisable; you should focus on being a real student instead.

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Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

@ Y Combinator

Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

03/19/17

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

Most things are not nearly as risky as they seem; if you're a college student with no money or reputation, failing at a startup is not as detrimental as it feels.

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Sam Altman

02/11/17

@ Y Combinator

Treat school as your day job, and use your free time to work on projects that excite you. There's no reason a high school student can't start a startup.

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Justin Kan Cast

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

I believe starting a startup immediately after college was the right decision, as waiting could have led to developing bad habits and a lack of motivation.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

You should focus on creating something that people want rather than just trying to start a startup; this mindset is crucial for success.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you start a startup at 20 and it is successful, you will miss out on experiences that are valuable for personal growth.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you want to be a successful startup founder, focus on learning powerful concepts rather than pursuing a vocational education in entrepreneurship.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

If you want to start a startup, you should just start now instead of waiting to become a domain expert. You can become an expert while working on your idea.

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Hiroki Takeuchi

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Your entrepreneurial journey starts earlier than you think; for me, it began in my first week of university when I was introduced to the world of startups.