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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Ultimately, focusing on the right problems is key to winning in the startup world.

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YC

How To Focus On The Right Problems

@ Y Combinator

12/27/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is crucial for startup success, and it's important to identify what truly matters for your business.

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Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is essential for startup success; when things don't go well, it's often because we weren't focused on the right issues.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Focus is essential; it's easy to waste time on the wrong things in a startup, so prioritize the one optimal task over the many less important ones.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Prioritization is key; many founders get caught up in meetings and tasks that don't actually move the startup forward, so it's important to focus on what truly matters.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

Startups shouldn't try to boil the ocean; instead, focus on solving a specific problem effectively.

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on solving problems as they arise rather than trying to preemptively address issues that may not be relevant at their current stage of growth.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the right problem to solve is crucial for startup success, and often requires direct contact with real customers to identify.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid playing status games in startups; instead, focus on building and solving real problems, as this is where true innovation happens.