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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

In hard tech, the key question is not just 'why now' but 'why you,' emphasizing the importance of the founder's unique capabilities.

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Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

@ Y Combinator

Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

04/12/24

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

To identify great founders, it's crucial to understand their mindset and how they navigate the unique challenges of their domain.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

The best hard tech founders possess a clear vision of the future and understand how to compress timelines to prove commercial viability.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

You need a unique approach or reason why your startup will succeed, whether it's technology, customer relationships, or market understanding.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

A founder's ability to tell a compelling story is crucial for attracting customers and talent, especially during challenging times.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Unlike software companies, hard tech founders often have a concrete vision of the future that they need to prove before running out of resources.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When assessing a startup, I look for the founder's passion and resilience, as these traits are crucial for overcoming challenges in building a company.

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Danae Ringelmann

05/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Being clear about your 'why' helps you find the right co-founders who share your vision and passion.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

You can look at successful companies like Google and Microsoft, which were founded by technical founders, to question the necessity of a business co-founder.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Being technical is still strategic; having a technical co-founder is incredibly important in today's landscape.