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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

A lot of partnerships can cap your upside and limit your ability to iterate, which is a common mistake startups make.

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From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

@ My First Million

From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

04/26/24

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on the right partnerships that will help you scale without limiting your ability to innovate.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on the right partnerships that will help you scale without limiting your ability to innovate.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Overthinking can be a founder's biggest mistake, leading to stress and indecision due to the lack of constraints and guidance in a startup environment.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Having too much funding can be a liability, as it may lead founders to avoid engaging with customers and reality, which can hinder their success.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Starting a company too rigidly can limit your ability to adapt and pivot, which is often necessary as your business evolves.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Many startups make common mistakes, but exceptions exist where some have succeeded despite them; however, minimizing these mistakes can improve your chances of success.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Having strong investors can help optimize a startup's growth, but bad capital can hinder progress and create challenges for founders.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often chase opportunities in startups, hoping to profit from future growth, which can lead to inflated valuations that may not be sustainable.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Having a little bit of traction can be a trap; it can lead talented founders to stick with a failing idea for too long instead of pivoting to something more promising.