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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

You must balance moving fast with maintaining high quality; both are essential for startup success.

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Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

@ Y Combinator

Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

03/18/17

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Y Combinator Cast

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The key takeaway is that startups must move quickly; prioritize rapid iteration and responsiveness to user needs to succeed.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

To move fast, founders must recognize the difference between the pace of a startup and that of a large company, as startup speed requires a willingness to be uncomfortable and take risks.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Execution speed is one of the biggest advantages startups have, and you need a relentless operating rhythm to succeed.

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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

It's crucial to balance a bias for action with a bias for perfection, especially in the early days of a company's journey.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

In a startup, the only advantage you have is time, so you must move quickly to capitalize on your ideas before established competitors.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

Quality should be prioritized over speed and scale; maintaining high standards is essential for long-term success.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

At the earliest stages, you need to be able to pivot quickly because you don't know what will happen, and if it takes too long to adjust, your startup might not survive.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on maintaining momentum, especially in the early years, as it drives results beyond what the team believes they can achieve.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that as a founder, you must navigate the balance between maintaining high standards and adapting to the evolving needs of your company.