Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often focus too much on negativity surrounding competitors instead of addressing their own growth metrics and customer retention.

Video

YC

How To Compete With Amazon and Google

@ Y Combinator

04/09/22

Related Takeaways

BF

Brad Flora

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

It's a dangerous mindset for founders to think they must beat their competitors to succeed, which distracts them from focusing on their own customers and product development.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often assume their competitors are winning based on external signs like fundraising announcements, but they should focus on whether their customers are satisfied and engaged.

MS

Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

As Y Combinator partners, we often see founders become overly focused on their competitors, which can lead to fear overshadowing their excitement for their own company.

MS

Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often psych themselves out by worrying about competitors, especially when they see a competitor raise significant funding, leading them to feel like they are failing.

SD

Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders often complicate things unnecessarily, leading to distractions from core metrics that truly matter for business success.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders mistakenly focus on complex growth strategies instead of simply getting their first customer and validating their idea.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on building a better product rather than worrying excessively about competitors; delivering more value to users is key.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders frequently struggle with whether to prioritize growth or retention, and they often feel overwhelmed by the need to balance product development and sales efforts.

DC

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.