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Y Combinator Cast

04/08/25

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For founders, this may involve investing in proprietary evaluations that are costly or time-consuming to replicate, embedding workflows deeply into user routines, or forming integrations with unique platforms or datasets.

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The Next Breakthrough In AI Agents Is Here

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The Next Breakthrough In AI Agents Is Here

04/08/25

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It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.

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Successful founders often integrate their product into customer operations, demonstrating commitment and urgency to solve their problems.

Michael Seibel

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Doing things that don't scale means founders must engage in manual, personal efforts rather than relying on scalable processes or code.

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Founders need to understand their users deeply, as this knowledge is essential for creating effective software solutions.

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It's crucial for startup founders to build something with AI and to act quickly rather than getting bogged down in lengthy planning cycles.

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Working at a FAANG company can create a dependency on their tools and infrastructure, making it challenging for founders to adapt when starting their own companies without those resources.

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Experimentation can be challenging, especially in complex products, but investing in the right infrastructure is necessary to make data-driven decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

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If the founders aren't building the product, they might miss critical insights that could shape its evolution.