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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

A good recipe for generating startup ideas is to start with a problem you've personally encountered, ideally one that you're in a unique position to see.

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YC

How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

11/18/22

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

To come up with a startup idea, you should actively seek a particular problem you are passionate about solving, rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

To generate startup ideas, it's more effective to notice them organically rather than forcing the process, as most successful YC companies found their ideas this way.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

To find startup ideas, engage with people to understand their problems, but ensure you have the skills to navigate the conversations effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating a startup idea, it's important to identify a significant problem that many people face, as well as to ensure that the problem is growing, urgent, and expensive to solve.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

To develop a mindset that generates startup ideas unconsciously, learn a lot about things that matter, work on problems that interest you, and collaborate with people you respect.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The most significant startup ideas often come from personal experiences that lead to an 'aha' moment, regardless of whether the founder is in school or not.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The way to come up with good startup ideas is not to try to think of them consciously; instead, take a step back and let your mind work on them unconsciously.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The best way to prepare for a startup is to pursue genuinely interesting problems, as this aligns with your natural curiosity and passion.