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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

The difference of starting six months earlier is often insignificant compared to the amount of work left to be done in a startup journey.

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Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School

08/16/24

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

A small amount of extra work on the right things can lead to significant differences in startup success.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing six to twelve months after initial contact can lead to better valuations and more information about the startup.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

When a startup's runway decreases to about 12 months, founders often start making better decisions as they face pressure to perform.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

In the startup world, you're judged on your performance over the last six to eighteen months, so if you can cut your revenue in half to become sustainable, it can lead to better long-term outcomes.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

In a startup, the only advantage you have is time, so you must move quickly to capitalize on your ideas before established competitors.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is a long-term commitment, often requiring five to ten years of dedication to the mission.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the difficulties of startups early on can help founders better prepare for the challenges they will face as they encounter various obstacles.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on maintaining momentum, especially in the early years, as it drives results beyond what the team believes they can achieve.