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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

The platforms may change, but the fundamental human problems remain the same, so understanding past attempts to solve these problems is essential for success.

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How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

02/03/22

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Dalton Caldwell

07/20/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that the current set of technology can only address a specific set of problems, and as new technologies emerge, we must re-explore what problems can be solved.

RR

Richard Rumelt

01/21/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Understanding history and previous human experiences is crucial for developing effective strategies, as it provides insights into complex situations.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/09/25

@ Y Combinator

Identifying and solving human problems will be crucial for future founders, as the core of every successful business is to enhance human experiences.

MZ

Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Many companies focus on small problems, but the most interesting innovations address fundamental human needs and behaviors.

MS

Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Creating a platform that is easy for users to adopt is essential for your product's success; it should solve their problems effectively.

EZ

Ella Zhang

05/23/25

@ EO

Even if technologies change, understanding what content resonates with users remains crucial.

MS

Michael Seibel

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

You need to grasp the small motivations of everyone involved in a system to design effective solutions, rather than assuming a new idea will automatically succeed.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/20/24

@ Y Combinator

It's challenging to connect new technology with existing problems, especially when many ideas have been tried before and failed.

RW

Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

It's essential to focus on the bigger picture and understand the fundamentals, even if they may change over time.