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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Being a solo founder is challenging due to the workload and emotional ups and downs, making it harder to succeed without a co-founder for support.

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YC

YC Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

YC Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Having a co-founder can provide essential support during challenging times, making it easier to navigate the ups and downs of startup life, as opposed to going solo.

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Kat Mañalac

05/24/19

@ Y Combinator

You can start a really successful company as a solo founder, but it's hard. Having a co-founder helps you share tasks and the emotional burden of starting a company.

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Olga Vidisheva

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

If you're a single founder, having a supportive team is essential because you won't have someone to lift you up on tough days.

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Ooshma Garg

09/08/18

@ Y Combinator

As a single founder, I found it crucial to surround myself with supportive peers, like other single founders, to share experiences and provide motivation during tough times.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Finding a co-founder is essential for startup success, as it's incredibly challenging to succeed alone.

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Anatoly Yakovenko

06/13/25

@ a16z crypto

Having a co-founder is crucial; it provides relational support and helps structure thoughts during challenging moments, especially in a remote work environment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

YC emphasizes that being a solo founder is challenging. While it's generally better to have a co-founder, YC has accepted solo founders if they present unique insights and demonstrate competence.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Startups are hard for everyone, and being a single founder requires you to be exceptionally capable, as you have to handle all aspects of the business yourself.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Startups are an emotional roller coaster, and having a co-founder who is equally invested can provide crucial support during tough times.