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Dalton Caldwell
05/10/19
@ Y Combinator
To create luck, move faster than others and increase your opportunities for lucky events to occur.
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How to Create Luck - Dalton Caldwell, Y Combinator Partner
@ Y Combinator
05/10/19
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Dalton Caldwell
05/10/19
@ Y Combinator
Founders who move the fastest tend to create the most luck by maximizing their opportunities.
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Dalton Caldwell
05/10/19
@ Y Combinator
You can significantly increase your chances of getting lucky by making things, learning quickly, and sharing your creations with others instead of keeping them to yourself.
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Dalton Caldwell
05/13/23
@ Y Combinator
Creating luck involves putting yourself out there and taking risks; avoiding situations where you might face rejection, like applying to Y Combinator, reduces your chances of getting lucky.
DC
Dalton Caldwell
05/10/19
@ Y Combinator
To create luck as a pre-company, connect with and learn from as many interesting people as possible, and you need to do things that make you uncomfortable and actively engage with others instead of waiting for recognition.
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Dalton Caldwell
05/10/19
@ Y Combinator
To create luck in a Series A startup or later, maintain a culture of fast-moving experimentation and hire people who can iterate quickly and effectively.
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Sam Altman
02/24/18
@ Y Combinator
While luck is important, it's also essential to work hard and remain optimistic about future opportunities.
DC
Dalton Caldwell
05/10/19
@ Y Combinator
Founders who create luck are proactive; they interact with people, share their ideas, and build things instead of waiting for opportunities to come to them.
DC
Dalton Caldwell
05/13/23
@ Y Combinator
Nurturing a mentality of creating luck involves consistently putting yourself out there, which is essential for all aspects of your startup.
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Sam Altman
02/24/18
@ Y Combinator
Using the network for seeking opportunities and risk assessment is crucial for founders. Luck is a significant factor in success, but I believe that if I keep working hard, eventually luck will swing my way.