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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Many young founders hesitate to start a company because they feel they need prior work experience, but that shouldn't hold them back.

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Why This Is The Perfect Time To Start A Startup

@ Y Combinator

Why This Is The Perfect Time To Start A Startup

05/18/24

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Being young can be an advantage for founders, as it often leads to a mindset where challenges seem easier and the potential for failure is not fully recognized.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often lack historical knowledge about previous companies in their field, leading them to mistakenly believe that if they haven't heard of a similar company, it hasn't existed.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Inexperience can be a blessing for startups, as it allows them to pursue ambitious ideas without being held back by conventional wisdom.

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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Naive young founders often start the most successful companies because they don't know any better and are too arrogant to listen to experienced voices.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe they need to find co-founders with extensive experience, such as a marketing expert or a CTO who has managed large teams, to ensure rapid growth.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Many talented technical individuals hesitate to start a startup because they believe they lack a great idea, often thinking that every successful startup begins with an amazing concept.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important not to let the idea of needing a business co-founder hold you back from making progress; these are often fake limitations.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Young founders, especially those in college or just graduated, have distinct advantages when it comes to launching startups.