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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The ultimate advice for aspiring startup founders is simply to learn as much as you can.

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Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

@ Y Combinator

Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

03/19/17

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup is the best environment to prepare yourself for becoming a startup founder in the future.

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

@ Y Combinator

The best way to learn as a CEO is by talking to other founders who have faced similar challenges.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you want to be a successful startup founder, focus on learning powerful concepts rather than pursuing a vocational education in entrepreneurship.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The best way to prepare for a startup is to pursue genuinely interesting problems, as this aligns with your natural curiosity and passion.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Maximizing your speed of learning is a key reason to join a startup, as you'll gain valuable experiences whether the company succeeds or fails.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

When seeking advice from experts, gather a variety of perspectives to form a well-rounded understanding of your startup's potential challenges and opportunities.

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

@ Y Combinator

My best advice for aspiring Indian founders is to stay very close to users and challenge existing assumptions about their needs.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's challenging to provide one-size-fits-all advice for startups, as the same idea can yield different outcomes based on the founders' expertise.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

To succeed, ask yourself what you need to unlearn and focus on the essential aspects of your startup rather than getting bogged down in unnecessary details.