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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In a startup, you will face a variety of problems, some specific like lawsuits, and others vague like low site traffic.

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Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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Y Combinator Cast

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Even if a startup idea seems fun initially, the day-to-day reality of running a startup often involves similar tasks regardless of the idea's excitement level.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is inherently high-risk and requires a commitment to solving real problems, rather than just analyzing market potential.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's challenging to provide one-size-fits-all advice for startups, as the same idea can yield different outcomes based on the founders' expertise.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Having worked with hundreds of startups, I can quickly assess problems and reassure founders that many issues are just normal growing pains.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I constantly faced setbacks, and it's crucial to understand that these challenges will keep happening over and over again.

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The management at startups generally really sucks, which can hinder your experience and growth.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Generic startup advice often doesn't work because each startup has unique challenges and learning experiences.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Many startups face hidden challenges, including co-founder disputes, which are often more dangerous than technical issues, and I help founders address these problems.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Remote teams can be problematic for startups, especially in the early days when communication and speed are critical.