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YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Having a great team of domain experts working on a significant problem excites me, especially when addressing issues like the broken education system.

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Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

@ Y Combinator

Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

06/01/16

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Being a domain expert who identifies a problem and has a solution indicates passion and drive, which are essential for long-term commitment to a startup.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

I look for founders who have known each other for a while and are solving a problem they personally face, as being a domain expert is crucial for success.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Having deep domain expertise is crucial for founders, as it often leads to fewer pivots and a better understanding of the problems they are solving.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

Creating powerful systems that work correctly most of the time brings me joy, especially when I can stress test them and ensure they function as intended.

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Brett Hagler

04/05/18

@ Y Combinator

Our team values the importance of having the right people with the right expertise to innovate and solve problems effectively.

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OpenAI Cast

05/07/25

@ OpenAI

I aim to create efficiencies that enable our talented team to tackle even bigger problems.

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Daniel Priestley

05/12/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Small teams of passionate individuals can leverage technology to solve meaningful problems and create significant impact.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

The best problems to solve are the ones that affect you personally, as you have a deep understanding and passion for finding a solution.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Good engineers are drawn to challenging technical problems, and we've successfully tackled many of these challenges.