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Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

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It's crucial to understand how hard it is to create something that people actually want. Many founders mistakenly believe they have extra resources to innovate on unrelated aspects, which complicates their efforts.

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Stop Innovating (On The Wrong Things)

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Stop Innovating (On The Wrong Things)

02/16/24

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

Garry Tan

04/22/20

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New insights are hard to come by because good ideas are rare, and bad ideas can nullify perfect execution, causing talented founders to struggle despite having great resources.

Paul Graham

03/19/17

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Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

Brad Flora

02/13/25

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Founders often overspend because they haven't realized that their product isn't what customers want yet, leading them to chase after growth without understanding their market.

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

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Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

Garry Tan

06/08/23

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It's crucial for founders to understand the 'idea maze'—the history of what has been tried before them—to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Dalton Caldwell

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to focus on unconventional aspects, like unique corporate structures, instead of addressing the core needs of their customers, which can hinder their success.

Y Combinator Cast

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It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.