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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're out of ideas on how to make your current project work, that's usually a sign you should pivot.

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Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting

@ Y Combinator

08/30/19

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DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you've been working on an idea for months without success, that's a strong signal that you should consider pivoting to something else.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you run out of ideas for growth, it might be time to pivot, but if you still have good ideas, keep trying them.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Good reasons to pivot include feeling unhappy working on the idea, lack of growth, or realizing you're not the right fit for the project.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Pivoting means changing your startup idea; if you're not making something people want, you need to change your idea or your startup will fail.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know when their idea isn't working but may try to maintain a facade of success; if you can't convince yourself, it's a good time to pivot.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When considering a pivot, assess whether you can still grow. If you find that your user base isn't retaining or the business model isn't working, it may be time to change direction.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

The main reason to pivot is opportunity cost; if you're working on something that's not working and you have evidence of it, you're missing out on the potential gains from pursuing other alternatives.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to assess your strengths and weaknesses honestly when searching for a new idea to pivot to, ensuring you play to your strengths.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you feel hopeless after launching and trying to gain users for an extended period, it's likely time to pivot.