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Y Combinator Cast
11/06/24
@ Y Combinator
Being technical is still strategic; having a technical co-founder is incredibly important in today's landscape.
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Harj Taggar
09/26/18
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If you're a non-technical founder, having a technical co-founder can significantly improve your ability to assess technical candidates.
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Y Combinator Cast
12/01/23
@ Y Combinator
If you're building a software company, not having a technical co-founder means you're not even in the game.
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Michael Seibel
01/12/24
@ Y Combinator
A technical co-founder is just as capable of handling non-technical tasks as a non-technical co-founder, as these tasks require general intelligence.
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Y Combinator Cast
12/01/23
@ Y Combinator
Having a strong technical co-founder can make your startup unstoppable, especially if they are as committed and skilled as a top engineer.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
01/12/24
@ Y Combinator
It's not obvious that a non-technical co-founder would have been essential for success in the past.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
12/01/23
@ Y Combinator
Many people underestimate the importance of having a technical co-founder, equating it to being able to build a rocket without knowledge of physics.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
12/01/23
@ Y Combinator
It's common for aspiring founders to dismiss the need for a technical co-founder, thinking they can manage without one, but this is a misguided approach.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
12/01/23
@ Y Combinator
Recruiting a technical co-founder is the most effective way to create value when starting a tech startup, even if you have some technical skills yourself.
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Michael Seibel
01/12/24
@ Y Combinator
Yes, every startup doesn't necessarily need a non-technical co-founder, but it can be beneficial depending on the context.