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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Commitment is essential; founders need to be prepared to leave their jobs and fully dedicate themselves to their startup to succeed.

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The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

@ Lenny's Podcast

The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

06/27/24

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Urska Srsen

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Commitment as a founder means prioritizing your team's and company's interests over your own comfort, which can involve making tough decisions and sacrifices.

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Paul Buchheit

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Investors should be cautious of founders who have easy backup plans; true commitment is essential for startup success.

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Shana Fisher

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Startups are challenging, and if you're going to embark on this journey, you need to be fully committed and passionate about your vision.

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Jessica Livingston

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I look for signs of commitment from founders, such as whether they are ready to quit their jobs to focus on their startup.

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Reid Hoffman

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Great founders are often unbalanced in their commitment, pouring everything into their venture, especially during the early years when the stakes are high.

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Maintaining motivation as a founder is crucial, and it's important to prepare for the challenges and criticisms that come with the startup journey.

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The experience of Founders is critical in determining the success of a startup, as they can adapt and pivot effectively based on their excitement and suitability for the idea.

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Dalton Caldwell

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Evidence of seriousness in founders can include leaving a job to work full-time on their startup or showing progress in multiple applications.

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Harj Taggar

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The most successful startups in history had co-founding teams, and it's important to have someone who is all in on the startup journey with you.