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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

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Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

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This Is What Young Founders Should Focus On

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This Is What Young Founders Should Focus On

03/01/25

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

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Michael Seibel

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly prioritize investors over customers, thinking they need to please investors to succeed, but the focus should be on solving customer problems instead.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors often have different incentives than founders, which can lead to misalignment in priorities.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

In many startup teams, not all founders share the same level of passion for the problem they are solving, which can create challenges.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to focus on unconventional aspects, like unique corporate structures, instead of addressing the core needs of their customers, which can hinder their success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.