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Brad Flora

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

It's a dangerous mindset for founders to think they must beat their competitors to succeed, which distracts them from focusing on their own customers and product development.

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How To Compete With Amazon and Google

@ Y Combinator

How To Compete With Amazon and Google

04/09/22

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Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

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Founders often focus too much on negativity surrounding competitors instead of addressing their own growth metrics and customer retention.

Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

As Y Combinator partners, we often see founders become overly focused on their competitors, which can lead to fear overshadowing their excitement for their own company.

Michael Seibel

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly prioritize investors over customers, thinking they need to please investors to succeed, but the focus should be on solving customer problems instead.

Michael Seibel

04/09/22

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Founders often psych themselves out by worrying about competitors, especially when they see a competitor raise significant funding, leading them to feel like they are failing.

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05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders shouldn't adopt the mindset of venture capitalists, as it can lead to a misalignment with their true goals and passions.

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

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Founders should focus on building a better product rather than worrying excessively about competitors; delivering more value to users is key.

Dalton Caldwell

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to focus on unconventional aspects, like unique corporate structures, instead of addressing the core needs of their customers, which can hinder their success.