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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Letting go of the nitty-gritty tasks is crucial as your company scales; it's important to learn what to manage and prioritize.

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YC

Q&A with YC Partners at Startup School SV 2016

@ Y Combinator

Q&A with YC Partners at Startup School SV 2016

01/03/17

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Prioritization is key; many founders get caught up in meetings and tasks that don't actually move the startup forward, so it's important to focus on what truly matters.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Managing people effectively is essential in a startup; if you don't focus on this, it can overwhelm you as the team grows.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I think it's important for founders to prioritize effectively, focusing on a few key areas while allowing less critical issues to be managed by others.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Delegation is crucial; as a CEO, you must balance between delegating tasks and maintaining responsibility for the outcomes of those tasks.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders often need to learn how to let minor issues slide to focus on more significant strategic decisions.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

As a company grows, it's crucial to start specializing roles to avoid chaos and ensure clarity in responsibilities.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

@ Y Combinator

The key to success is to focus on the most important tasks and metrics for your company.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Establishing lightweight processes for getting things done is crucial as your team grows, to maintain velocity and clarity in operations.