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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.

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YC

Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

@ Y Combinator

Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

07/22/23

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I encourage founders to validate their ideas by talking to potential customers before writing any code or raising money.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

EI

Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

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

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The experience of Founders is critical in determining the success of a startup, as they can adapt and pivot effectively based on their excitement and suitability for the idea.

GT

Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to understand the 'idea maze'—the history of what has been tried before them—to avoid repeating past mistakes.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

When starting a company, it's crucial to validate your idea rigorously rather than relying on superficial methods like cold emailing a large number of people.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many Founders must work through several bad ideas before discovering the right one, as this process helps them understand the industry and user needs better.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often need to build conviction in their own ideas before seeking validation from others, including investors.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should avoid the mindset of needing to create a perfect product before launching; instead, they should focus on getting something out quickly and iterating based on user input.