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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, you have to take unconventional steps to solve problems in your startup, like working in the industry you're targeting.

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Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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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

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Access to underserved markets is crucial for startup success. Founders can gain insights by shadowing individuals in various industries, which can reveal unique problems worth solving.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/10/19

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, outsiders can see potential in areas where experts have given up, so if you have the technical skills to build a product, it's okay to take risks even if you're outside your comfort zone.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to have dedicated time to immerse yourself in the idea and develop solutions to the problems you're trying to solve.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

To discover great startup ideas, founders should either introspect on their unique skills or actively engage with different industries and communities outside their immediate environment.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is inherently high-risk and requires a commitment to solving real problems, rather than just analyzing market potential.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

You can only fully understand the challenges of a startup by engaging directly with the process, as initial hypotheses may prove incorrect.

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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Be bold and willing to work on ideas that others might consider foolish, as this boldness is often necessary for startup founders.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

For a startup to be successful, it often has to be something that larger companies would dismiss as unimportant or stupid, as they wouldn't overlook obvious opportunities.