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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know when their idea isn't working but may try to maintain a facade of success; if you can't convince yourself, it's a good time to pivot.

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YC

Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting

@ Y Combinator

08/30/19

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often make the mistake of not admitting when their product isn't gaining traction. It's crucial to recognize when an idea isn't working and pivot accordingly.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful pivots often occur when founders are ahead of consensus and willing to explore new ideas despite initial doubts.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you run out of ideas for growth, it might be time to pivot, but if you still have good ideas, keep trying them.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you've been working on an idea for months without success, that's a strong signal that you should consider pivoting to something else.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Having a little bit of traction can be a trap; it can lead talented founders to stick with a failing idea for too long instead of pivoting to something more promising.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're out of ideas on how to make your current project work, that's usually a sign you should pivot.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, you might reach a moment when you realize your startup is going to fail, and it's crucial to face that truth instead of living in denial.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

Recent pivots in startups often involve founders shifting from ideas they think they should pursue to those they know intimately, leading to more successful outcomes.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often suffer from 'pivotitis,' where they change direction too frequently without learning from their initial experiences, leading to a lack of progress.