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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Asking yourself 'What do I have to lose?' can help you assess whether you should start a startup by evaluating the worst-case scenario.

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Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

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Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

11/02/22

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you can't handle the worst-case scenario of starting a startup, your anxiety may hinder your efforts.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you're merely unsure about starting a startup, the only way to find out is to try it.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Evaluating startup ideas is crucial because many founders struggle with choosing which idea to pursue, often feeling stuck or lacking conviction about their choices.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

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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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

Desperation can be a good catalyst for starting a business, especially when you have nothing to lose.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

Overcoming the fear of failure allows you to commit to the truth about your startup's situation and make necessary changes.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

The biggest risk for a startup is the founders becoming discouraged and burning out, which can be exacerbated by tying personal worth to the company's success.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

You should consider whether you are suited to be a startup founder, as there isn't a simple test to determine this.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startup founders to focus on the minimal experiments necessary to answer key questions about their product's viability.