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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders don't need to know the mechanics of starting a startup in detail, as getting bogged down in details can be dangerous.

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YC

Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups with Kirsty Nathoo and Carolynn Levy (HtSaS 2014: 18)

@ Y Combinator

Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups with Kirsty Nathoo and Carolynn Levy (HtSaS 2014: 18)

04/28/17

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Dalton Caldwell

08/07/24

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Founders who know very little about startup advice often avoid developing bad habits or strange ideas about how to run a startup, which can be beneficial.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

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Founders often know only a small part of the overall story, which can lead to misguided decisions about when to launch their products.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/07/22

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Founders often ignore the reality of their startup's potential failure, which is an uncomfortable truth to discuss.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Founders should focus on building the simplest viable product to learn from users rather than getting bogged down in complex plans.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

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Founders don't need to be limited by their formal credentials; the most ambitious startup ideas can often be surprisingly achievable and may be hiding in plain sight.

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Kirsty Nathoo

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

It's vital for founders to stay informed about the financial and legal aspects of their startup, as misunderstandings can lead to significant issues down the line.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

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Many startup founders base their strategies on vague information, like a fundraising announcement or a podcast interview, without understanding the underlying context.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

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Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.