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Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should avoid vague pitches like 'AI for trucking' and instead focus on specific solutions they will provide to the industry.

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Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

@ Y Combinator

Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

03/22/24

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Alexandr Wang

11/14/23

@ Accel

Founders should focus on areas that are not currently popular but where AI can have a significant impact, rather than trying to start something too far ahead of the technology's capabilities.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

To succeed in AI, startups should focus on vertical-specific and function-specific solutions that address complex problems requiring human involvement.

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Amit Bendov

05/20/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Founders building AI companies should focus on customer needs rather than solely on investor opinions or market hype.

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Mike Krieger

06/05/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

AI startups should focus on niche markets and specific applications to avoid being overshadowed by larger companies like OpenAI and Google.

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Will Bryk

05/10/25

@ EO

To navigate the fast-evolving AI landscape, startups should think from first principles about what the market will need in the long term, rather than just focusing on immediate needs.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

To build a successful AI startup, founders must engage deeply with real-world problems and understand the needs of their target market.

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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

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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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

When pitching to investors, it's crucial to communicate a bold vision and demonstrate that your team is capable of executing it, rather than focusing on exit strategies.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

Startups shouldn't try to boil the ocean; instead, focus on solving a specific problem effectively.