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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a skeptic on your team is crucial; it encourages questioning and critical thinking, which can lead to better decisions.

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Peter Reinhardt on Finding Product Market Fit at Segment

@ Y Combinator

Peter Reinhardt on Finding Product Market Fit at Segment

09/06/18

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a skeptic on your team is crucial, as it encourages critical thinking and helps avoid potential pitfalls in product development.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have a skeptic on your team who can challenge ideas and push for quick, reasonable tests to validate product concepts.

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

Having a culture of debate within your team is crucial; if team members are afraid to disagree, you won't receive valuable input, especially in the early stages.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

Surrounding yourself with independent thinkers who challenge groupthink helps develop accurate mental models, enabling you to act on reality and create impact.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

A strong co-founding team requires collaboration and trust, ensuring that team members challenge each other to reach the truth.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

The ability to have constructive arguments and debates is crucial for the health of a startup and its leadership team.

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Michael Gelb

12/13/24

@ Chris Williamson

To foster creativity, it's important to oscillate between being open and playful in questioning and being skeptical and critical in evaluating responses.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to have a mix of experienced experts and ambitious newcomers on your team. The right balance helps prevent mistakes while fostering innovative thinking.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Avoid partnering with cynics and pessimists, as their negativity can influence your outlook and hinder your progress.