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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

If you wake up every morning not knowing what you're chasing, it's probably time to pivot.

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YC

Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

@ Y Combinator

Startup Experts Reveal Their Favorite Pivot Stories

07/22/23

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DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're out of ideas on how to make your current project work, that's usually a sign you should pivot.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you run out of ideas for growth, it might be time to pivot, but if you still have good ideas, keep trying them.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you've been working on an idea for months without success, that's a strong signal that you should consider pivoting to something else.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

It's possible for a company to pivot too much, which can lead to getting lost in pivot hell, where every week feels like a completely new startup.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know when their idea isn't working but may try to maintain a facade of success; if you can't convince yourself, it's a good time to pivot.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

When considering a pivot, especially in the early stages, it shouldn't feel like a big deal; you should be open to changing ideas frequently.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

If you feel hopeless after launching and trying to gain users for an extended period, it's likely time to pivot.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Pivoting means changing your startup idea; if you're not making something people want, you need to change your idea or your startup will fail.

RH

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Successful pivots require intentionality; it's important to clearly define what aspects of the past will not be carried forward into the new direction.