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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's idea of doing things that don't scale applies not only to product development but also to building relationships with investors.

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A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

10/18/18

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Ashley Wong

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's essay 'Do Things That Don't Scale' emphasizes that in the early stages, founders often do crazy things to make their startups work.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's essay "Do Things That Don't Scale" transformed Silicon Valley's culture by encouraging startups to focus on immediate problems rather than theoretical scalability issues.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Reading Paul Graham's essay "Do Things That Don't Scale" can provide valuable insights for founders navigating the startup landscape.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's advice to focus on immediate problems rather than scalability encourages founders to prioritize getting their first customers and building their initial product.

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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham advised us to focus on a few users who truly love our product rather than trying to appeal to a larger audience, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with early adopters.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's concept of 'killer cure' highlights the opposing incentives between founders and investors.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's advice on scheduling is invaluable; it emphasizes the importance of managing time effectively in the tech industry.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's essay 'Startup Equals Growth' emphasizes that growth is crucial for startups, distinguishing them from other types of companies.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale allows founders to learn directly from customers, leading to better products and services.