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Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

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Founders in hard tech need to be excellent storytellers to attract talent and investment, as demonstrated by Blake from Boom, who successfully recruited experts despite not having a traditional aerospace background.

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Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

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Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

04/12/24

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

A founder's ability to tell a compelling story is crucial for attracting customers and talent, especially during challenging times.

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful non-technical founders often excel at recruiting by identifying the best talent and finding ways to work with them, which is a key pattern for success.

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

The best hard tech founders possess a clear vision of the future and understand how to compress timelines to prove commercial viability.

Geoff Ralston

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

A compelling startup story can persuade others to join you on your uncertain journey, making it crucial for founders to craft and sometimes reimagine their narratives.

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Exceptional founders often attract other talented individuals, making it easier to find co-founders who share a vision and can contribute significantly to the startup's success.

Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to understand the story behind a startup's founding, as a compelling and personal narrative can significantly influence investor interest.

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

A successful strategy for hard tech founders is to present timelines that show how they can achieve results faster and cheaper than traditional companies.

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Hard tech founders possess a high clarity of vision for the future of their companies, despite facing tactical risks.

Jared Friedman

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Hard-tech companies often have an easier time recruiting talent because ambitious individuals are attracted to innovative and challenging ideas.