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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on being 'default alive', meaning they should aim to survive without needing to raise more money.

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Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic

@ Y Combinator

Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic

12/15/20

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Startups should prioritize generating revenue as early as possible to ensure they can survive in uncertain conditions, which is a key aspect of being 'default alive'.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

The concept of 'default alive or default dead' forces founders to be honest about their startup's survival.

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Jeremy Rossmann

06/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Understanding whether you are 'default dead' or 'default alive' is crucial for startup founders to ensure their company remains viable.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

When you're default dead, failing to raise funds can lead to the end of your business, while default alive gives you more margin for error.

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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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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

Startups must remain frugal to avoid dependency on investors and maintain control over their operations.

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Carl Pei

08/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Survival is the name of the game for hardware startups; you need to focus on staying alive before you can innovate.

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Jensen Huang

06/24/11

@ Stanford Online

In the early days of a startup, survival is crucial; as CEO, you're either making money, saving money, or raising money.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

When you're default alive, you have control over your company's future, unlike when you're default dead and reliant on outside funding.