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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Experiment with side projects to gain experience in turning ideas into reality, even if they start small.

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Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

11/02/22

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you lack an idea or co-founder, start networking with smart individuals and launching small side projects to gain experience.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Working on side projects while still employed allows you to hone your skills, gain experience, and understand the entire lifecycle of building something without fully committing to it.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to enjoy the process of developing ideas and working on side projects, as this can indicate readiness to start a company.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Many founders have successfully managed side projects while working, so don't let fears about job security hold you back from pursuing your own ideas.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

After working for an entrepreneur, the next step is to engage in side hustles, like short-term projects, to test your strengths and ideas.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Experimenting with projects during college can help you discover your passion and see if entrepreneurship is right for you.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The best startup ideas often begin as side projects because they are outliers that your conscious mind might reject as viable business ideas.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Projects you work on in your spare time can lead to great startup ideas. Many successful companies, like Facebook, began as projects during college or early careers.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Successful startups often emerge from side projects that were not initially intended to be businesses, as seen with companies like Twitter.