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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should establish a personal organization system early on to keep track of tasks and follow-ups as the company scales.

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YC

Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

@ Y Combinator

Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

05/02/17

Related Takeaways

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should consider setting up financial and legal structures early, including accounting systems and collecting legal documents, to avoid complications later on.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

In the early stages, founders should concentrate on a few critical tasks rather than spreading themselves too thin across many activities.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, it's crucial to be self-aware and replace yourself with tasks that can be delegated, ensuring the organization can improve and grow.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's important for founders to stay close to their product and customers, avoiding the trap of over-delegating early on.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders facing challenges with bureaucracy should discuss their experiences, as they may find others share similar issues, regardless of company size.

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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

For solo founders, it's crucial to manage time effectively since they can't delegate tasks; a modified maker's schedule can help by allocating full days to specific types of work.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders who start with a small team often learn to view their company as a product that needs to be engineered, which includes effectively managing people as resources.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I think it's important for founders to prioritize effectively, focusing on a few key areas while allowing less critical issues to be managed by others.

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Allison Cooper

05/20/25

@ a16z

Founders should resolve any issues regarding ownership in writing early on, such as confirming if a friend does not want to be involved anymore.