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Jessica Livingston

05/29/17

@ Y Combinator

The founders of Order Ahead had to refine their idea through multiple iterations before they found success with their sixth concept.

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Jessica Livingston on Cofounder Disputes and Making Something People Want

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston on Cofounder Disputes and Making Something People Want

05/29/17

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The founders of OrderAhead had to refine their idea multiple times before finding success, demonstrating that persistence and adaptability are crucial in startups.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

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Many Founders must work through several bad ideas before discovering the right one, as this process helps them understand the industry and user needs better.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

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By putting customers first, founders can better assess whether certain innovations are truly necessary or if they should focus on achieving success with their initial startup before exploring more complex ideas.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/10/22

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The founders of DoorDash learned valuable insights by personally delivering food, which helped them understand the challenges of the business.

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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

@ Y Combinator

Customers wanted the ability to order food on demand, leading us to attempt an on-demand service called Gobble Instant, which ultimately failed due to logistical issues.

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Dalton Caldwell

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The founders of Breck's changed their idea within weeks of funding, demonstrating the importance of speed in finding a successful concept.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

To create a product that people want, founders must engage with users and be willing to pivot their ideas significantly based on feedback.

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Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Most founders overthink their first launch, believing they have only one chance to get it right, but launching is a continual process.

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To succeed, founders should focus on achieving small milestones, like making their first delivery, rather than getting overwhelmed by the idea of scaling too quickly.