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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders dive into all necessary tasks, regardless of how small or manual, as long as it serves their customers and helps them achieve their goals.

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YC

Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale

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Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale

05/31/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

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Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are those who truly understand the problem they are solving, which drives their persistence even in tough times.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

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The best founders are extremely focused and persistent, often trying different approaches until they succeed.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders optimize for learning by getting in the trenches with their customers, which helps them understand pain points and develop better products.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale is crucial for early-stage startups because it helps founders engage directly with customers and understand their needs.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to give themselves permission to not excel at everything and to focus on what truly drives their business forward.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize helping their customers over pursuing fun or unique innovations that don't directly benefit their product or service.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

By putting customers first, founders can better assess whether certain innovations are truly necessary or if they should focus on achieving success with their initial startup before exploring more complex ideas.