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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

To succeed, ask yourself what you need to unlearn and focus on the essential aspects of your startup rather than getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

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YC

Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

03/03/22

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Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

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

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Y Combinator Cast

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Focusing on the right problems is crucial for startup success, and it's important to identify what truly matters for your business.

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Dalton Caldwell

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When evaluating a startup, focus on the basics first, such as what the company does and who is on the team, before diving into complex questions.

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Jessica Livingston

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Focus is essential; it's easy to waste time on the wrong things in a startup, so prioritize the one optimal task over the many less important ones.

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Dalton Caldwell

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If your answers to foundational startup questions are complicated, it may indicate a lack of focus; clarity in these areas is essential for progress.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

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It's crucial for startup founders to focus on the minimal experiments necessary to answer key questions about their product's viability.

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You should focus on creating something that people want rather than just trying to start a startup; this mindset is crucial for success.

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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Dalton Caldwell

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Focusing on the right problems is essential for startup success; when things don't go well, it's often because we weren't focused on the right issues.