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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Weak applications often obscure important details, making it difficult for reviewers to understand the startup's concept and progress.

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How to Apply And Succeed at Y Combinator | Startup School

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How to Apply And Succeed at Y Combinator | Startup School

05/13/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Startups often focus on superficial aspects, like logos and fundraising tactics, rather than addressing the actual needs of users.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

When founders present their ideas in a way that mimics large companies, they may overlook the fundamental aspects of their startup, such as customer traction and product-market fit.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Startups often prioritize superficial aspects like press and hiring over the fundamental work of getting the product into users' hands and iterating based on feedback.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

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.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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

BF

Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

DS

David Siegel

12/08/23

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for startup websites to immediately convey their core functionality; otherwise, visitors may miss out on valuable tools if the information is too nuanced or buried.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know only a small part of the overall story, which can lead to misguided decisions about when to launch their products.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

For a startup to be successful, it often has to be something that larger companies would dismiss as unimportant or stupid, as they wouldn't overlook obvious opportunities.