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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders often need to learn how to let minor issues slide to focus on more significant strategic decisions.

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How Top 1% Founders Navigate Co-founder Conflict

@ Y Combinator

How Top 1% Founders Navigate Co-founder Conflict

03/21/25

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I think it's important for founders to prioritize effectively, focusing on a few key areas while allowing less critical issues to be managed by others.

SA

Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

When issues arise between co-founders, it's important to address them early rather than letting them fester, as this can prevent larger problems later.

RH

Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often face the paradox of needing to focus on both long-term vision and immediate problem-solving to ensure progress and direction.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders should seek outside help when conflicts arise, as it can provide valuable perspectives and solutions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to acknowledge that both co-founders are invested in the success of the startup, which can help mitigate conflicts.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

The relationship dynamics between co-founders can significantly impact the startup's success, as they make countless decisions together.

DH

Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

The pace at which issues arise in a growing company can outstrip your ability to resolve them, which is a challenging adjustment for founders used to academic success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.