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YC
Y Combinator Cast
04/12/24
@ Y Combinator
Hard tech companies face significant technical risks, but if they succeed, they can dominate massive markets, such as energy, which is a major component of GDP.
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YC
Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality
@ Y Combinator
04/12/24
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Chad Rigetti
09/30/16
@ Y Combinator
The distinction between hard tech companies and regular tech companies lies in the fundamental questions of possibility that hard tech companies must address, in addition to standard market risks.
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Chad Rigetti
09/30/16
@ Y Combinator
Hard tech startups face unique challenges, including operating in undefined arenas without well-developed supply chains, requiring them to develop all necessary building blocks for their technology.
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Chad Rigetti
09/30/16
@ Y Combinator
Successful hard tech ventures can create monumental leverage and defensibility, similar to the impact of the Manhattan Project and the Apollo missions, which are not captured in quarterly reports but in the stories that inspire humanity. Working on significant problems can lead organizations to venture into hard tech to access impactful solutions.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
04/12/24
@ Y Combinator
Hard tech founders possess a high clarity of vision for the future of their companies, despite facing tactical risks.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
04/12/24
@ Y Combinator
Running a hard tech company can be easier in terms of attracting interest and investment compared to traditional startups, as ambitious projects often rally support from various stakeholders.
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Jared Friedman
09/20/19
@ Y Combinator
Starting a hard tech company can be easier than starting a simple company, as the challenges of gaining interest and investment are often less daunting for ambitious projects.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
08/23/24
@ Y Combinator
The long-term value of companies will ultimately depend on their ability to solve real customer problems and generate sustainable revenue, as seen with major tech firms like Google and Meta.
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Jared Friedman
09/20/19
@ Y Combinator
A hard tech company requires significant time and money to build its first product, and even with ample resources, it's uncertain if the product can be built at all.
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Jared Friedman
09/20/19
@ Y Combinator
Hard-tech companies often have an easier time recruiting talent because ambitious individuals are attracted to innovative and challenging ideas.