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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important not to let the idea of needing a business co-founder hold you back from making progress; these are often fake limitations.

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YC

Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

@ Y Combinator

Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

01/12/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Even if you don't believe in the theories about needing a business co-founder, you can find examples of successful companies that didn't have one.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a business co-founder is not a requirement for success; what matters more is finding someone who is passionate about solving the same problem and with whom you work well.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders don't need to be limited by their formal credentials; the most ambitious startup ideas can often be surprisingly achievable and may be hiding in plain sight.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

It's common for aspiring founders to dismiss the need for a technical co-founder, thinking they can manage without one, but this is a misguided approach.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

The argument for needing a co-founder isn't about needing someone to teach you business; it's about having emotional support through the challenges of building a startup.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Many young founders hesitate to start a company because they feel they need prior work experience, but that shouldn't hold them back.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Finding a co-founder is essential for startup success, as it's incredibly challenging to succeed alone.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's better to have no co-founder than a bad one; many successful startups have thrived with just the founders in the early stages, emphasizing the importance of careful selection.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors suggesting that a founder needs a business co-founder often reflects their perception of the founder's willingness or ability to handle business tasks.