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Hosain Rahman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Focusing ruthlessly on the problems you're trying to solve can transform your business significantly.

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Hosain Rahman at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

10/15/14

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Ultimately, focusing on the right problems is key to winning in the startup world.

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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Solving a hard problem and making it your core competency is crucial for success in business.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Maintaining a focus on the most critical problems rather than getting distracted by less important issues can lead to more effective problem-solving and better outcomes for the team.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

I continually tell myself to be hyper-focused on solving the problem that led me to start the company.

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Ryan Petersen

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to address annoying problems in your life as potential business opportunities, as they often resonate with others facing similar issues.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

A well-defined problem is half-solved; clearly identifying the pain or need you address helps your team focus on the right product or service.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.