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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Look for big industries that seem broken, as they are often ripe for disruption and innovation.

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How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Get and Evaluate Startup Ideas | Startup School

11/18/22

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JL

Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The most successful startups often emerge from addressing broken industries where existing solutions are inadequate.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Look for opportunities in the 'muck' of technology, as that's where valuable insights and innovations often lie.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

When pivoting, look for markets where incumbents are disliked and the software is poor, as these can present opportunities for disruption.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Look for startups that pursue ambitious or unconventional ideas; these often attract top talent and can lead to significant innovations.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

To identify what matters in technology, look for interesting problems at the leading edge of innovation.

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Sam Altman

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Look for ideas that sound bad but are actually good, as these can be the most lucrative opportunities in the startup world.

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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

You should look for ideas that seem stupid within a large company, as some of the best ideas often appear foolish initially but can lead to significant success.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

It's essential to find a path to implement new ideas, not just identify gaps, especially in industries like healthcare where existing practices may be profitable but inefficient.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

When brainstorming new business ideas, I look for conceptual gaps in the market and consider how new technologies or incentives could fill those gaps.