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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Choosing a tech stack should prioritize what allows you to ship quickly and what you're comfortable with, rather than just picking trendy technologies.

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Tips For Technical Startup Founders | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Tips For Technical Startup Founders | Startup School

04/22/23

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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The tech choices you make early on matter less if you can build a product that gains traction; successful companies often adapt their technology as they grow.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The only tech choices that matter are those tied to your customer promises; for example, we had to maintain our API level while rewriting much of our code as we scaled.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Three meta-trends are reshaping tech stacks: bundling, craft, and mix-and-match flexibility, indicating a shift towards more user-friendly and integrated tools.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

For early-stage startups, it's crucial to decide what type of engineer you need based on what is holding your company back, whether it's productivity or security issues.

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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Choosing technology for iteration speed is key; for example, using Django and Python can allow for faster development compared to more complex stacks.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to avoid hardcoding specific technologies in policy, as this can lead to obsolescence; instead, focus on the underlying principles that can adapt over time.

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Daniel Sturman

10/24/23

@ Accel

In a startup, it's important to prioritize cultural fit and enthusiasm for the product over just technical expertise when hiring.

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Rory Sutherland

01/23/24

@ Chris Williamson

When evaluating new technologies, it's important to consider their long-term viability rather than just their initial hype.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Don't overthink your startup decisions; focus on what's truly important and be willing to move on if something isn't working.