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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

Having hard conversations is uncomfortable, but it's essential for growth and helps founders address issues they've been avoiding.

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The Hard Conversations Founders Don't Want to Have

@ Y Combinator

The Hard Conversations Founders Don't Want to Have

02/24/23

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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

As a startup advisor, I realized that having hard conversations is essential for helping founders, even if they don't enjoy it.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Having difficult conversations is essential for personal growth and clarity.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to have difficult conversations regularly to prevent stress and fractures in the co-founder relationship over time.

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James Sexton

05/05/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Having uncomfortable truths instead of comfortable lies is essential in a relationship. Early conversations about difficult topics are crucial.

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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders who have never had hard conversations may face explosive disagreements when they finally do, highlighting the importance of prior relationship building.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The fear of confronting uncomfortable truths often leads to avoidance behaviors, but facing them is essential for growth.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, including those between co-founders, and it's essential to address it rather than avoid it.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

A hard conversation is one that you dread and involves high stakes, where the outcome could go badly or involve uncomfortable truths.

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James Sexton

05/05/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Having hard conversations about potential future issues in a relationship is crucial; it’s about understanding what happens if we hurt each other.