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Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, you're in the business of solving people's problems, so consider if you want to work on this problem for the next decade.

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2021 YC Top Companies on Their Startup Journey

@ Y Combinator

2021 YC Top Companies on Their Startup Journey

01/13/21

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, solving your own problems is essential.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/09/25

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Identifying and solving human problems will be crucial for future founders, as the core of every successful business is to enhance human experiences.

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Paul Graham

07/17/19

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Instead of focusing solely on their vision, founders should find users with problems they are willing to pay to solve, and work on fixing those issues.

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10/07/23

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As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

If a technical founder is solving their own problem, they may not need a business co-founder, as they are likely capable of handling sales, fundraising, and customer interactions themselves.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

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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.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

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Guillermo Rauch

06/03/25

@ Accel

I think founders often have a moment where they realize nobody is solving the problems they see, and they decide to create the solution themselves.