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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're not seeing traction after three to four years, it's likely you've waited too long to pivot or shut down.

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YC

A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

10/18/18

Related Takeaways

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.

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.

TJ

Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

If a founder has been working for four to five years without finding product-market fit, it may be time to reconsider their approach.

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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

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.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Having a little bit of traction can be a trap; it can lead talented founders to stick with a failing idea for too long instead of pivoting to something more promising.

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

At the earliest stages, you need to be able to pivot quickly because you don't know what will happen, and if it takes too long to adjust, your startup might not survive.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often make the mistake of not admitting when their product isn't gaining traction. It's crucial to recognize when an idea isn't working and pivot accordingly.