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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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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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Y Combinator Cast

12/05/24

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Many people in their 20s are told to avoid risks, but doing something perceived as risky, like starting a business, can lead to significant personal growth.

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Ron Conway

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I believe the startup industry belongs to young people, and it's essential to have team members in their 20s who are good at identifying opportunities.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

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Being young can be an advantage for founders, as it often leads to a mindset where challenges seem easier and the potential for failure is not fully recognized.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is similar to having kids; it changes your life irrevocably and comes with significant opportunity costs.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

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If you're not irrationally motivated to pursue a startup, the experience can be frustrating and you may not grasp the risk-reward balance.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

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Maximizing your speed of learning is a key reason to join a startup, as you'll gain valuable experiences whether the company succeeds or fails.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

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It's important to put yourself in positions that maximize your personal rate of growth and learning, regardless of whether that's at a startup or not.

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Paul Buchheit

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It's a mistake to sacrifice your life for a startup you don't care about in pursuit of an external success that may never come.

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Right now is the perfect time in your life to start a startup, as there are unique opportunities available for young founders.