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YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

If the metrics are excellent, the founders are focused, and your colleagues are impressive, you should probably stay at the company for a long time.

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YC

Should You Quit Your Job At A Unicorn?

@ Y Combinator

10/20/23

Related Takeaways

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Michael Seibel

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating whether to stay at a unicorn, assess if the company's metrics are strong, the founders are focused, and your colleagues are competent and engaged.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should think long-term about their commitment to the company. Those who plan for the long haul have a significant advantage over those who only consider short-term goals.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Candidates who are genuinely excited about the company's mission are more likely to stay longer than those who are primarily motivated by salary.

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Michael Seibel

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders know their metrics intimately, discussing them with precision rather than vague estimates.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

It's impressive when founders can fluently discuss key metrics like daily active users or annual revenue per user, as it shows they are in command of their metrics.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

When founders stick to an idea for a long time, it demonstrates their perseverance, which is crucial in the challenging startup environment.

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Michael Seibel

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

If you find that your current company is thriving and you enjoy working with your colleagues, consider doubling down on your efforts there.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

You need to pick one important metric for your company and focus on growing it consistently.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's critical to find great founders; if they are better than you, they will have better insights and know more, allowing you to trust their vision.