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Parker Conrad

01/11/25

@ Y Combinator

To succeed, you need to make your business so exceptional that it doesn't matter whether you fit into the mold that venture capitalists are looking for.

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YC

How To Build The Future: Parker Conrad

@ Y Combinator

01/11/25

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

You need a unique approach or reason why your startup will succeed, whether it's technology, customer relationships, or market understanding.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Investors look for transformative ideas and significant market opportunities; simply having a neat business idea is not enough to attract venture capital.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

To succeed in business, you need to do something that others aren't doing, which often involves improving productivity and profitability for clients.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

You need to think outside the box when building a startup and find ways to solve problems that competitors are not addressing.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

When pitching, founders need to demonstrate why their startup is the exception to the typical failure rate of startups.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To stand out, your startup must clearly articulate how it cuts through the noise of competitors claiming to be faster, better, or cheaper.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's acceptable to pursue ideas that don't require venture capital, as most businesses don't need it to succeed.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

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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Kevin Hale

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

Your startup should have a unique aspect or unfair advantage that demonstrates why it will grow faster than competitors.