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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to assess your strengths and weaknesses honestly when searching for a new idea to pivot to, ensuring you play to your strengths.

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Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting

@ Y Combinator

08/30/19

Related Takeaways

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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.

DC

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

When pivoting, founders should consider their areas of expertise, as this can lead to more viable startup ideas that align with their unique skills and experiences.

DC

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.

DC

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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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

When pitching ideas, it's important to listen for patterns in customer feedback to determine whether to pivot or persist with your approach.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Start with what your team is especially good at and think of ideas that take advantage of your expertise. This approach ensures that any idea you generate has automatic founder-market fit.

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Mayur Kamat

05/22/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Optimize for your strengths rather than your weaknesses, especially early in your career.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

When considering a pivot, especially in the early stages, it shouldn't feel like a big deal; you should be open to changing ideas frequently.