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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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Emmett Shear at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

10/15/14

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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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Michael Seibel

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Getting startup advice from individuals who have only worked at large companies or who have never been involved in a startup can be misleading and unhelpful.

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Diane Greene

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Each startup is unique and challenging, and I wish good luck to everyone pursuing their own ventures.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

When seeking startup advice, it's crucial to have supportive people in your life, like friends or family, but they may not provide the specific startup guidance you need.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders who know very little about startup advice often avoid developing bad habits or strange ideas about how to run a startup, which can be beneficial.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is really hard, and you can't predict how tough and ambitious you will become through the process.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is filled with excitement and pain, and it's essential to learn from each experience to eventually find success.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The advice to do things that don't scale is counterintuitive but provides startups with a unique advantage over larger competitors by fostering deep customer understanding and rapid experimentation.