YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Creating a platform for successful women to share their stories and advice can lead to more women-led businesses.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Many female founders have expressed that they spent too much time contemplating when to start a company instead of just taking action.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

If you're attending this conference, it shows you have the ambition to be a founder, so go ahead and pursue your goals; we've got your back.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator's motto is to 'make something people want.' It's crucial to identify the most important problem right now and determine how you will solve it.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

People with resources often focus on solving problems that matter to them, which may not align with the issues that are significant to others, such as a black woman and mother in her 40s.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

There isn't just one model for a startup founder; diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute to the entrepreneurial landscape.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that many founders do not fit the typical mold, and the presence of women of color in entrepreneurship is inspiring and essential.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

I remind myself that I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me; I am not the first in this journey.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

I learned to take the effective pieces from different leadership styles I experienced at Google and assemble my own unique style.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Many women forget to build their own brand, which is crucial as it provides conviction, voice, and representation for their ideas and products.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

There's never a perfect moment to start a company, but if you have a solid idea and a great co-founder, you should go for it.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Determination is the most important quality for a founder, as achieving any success will require at least a decade of hard work.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

I wake up at 4 AM and work until my 8-year-old daughter gets up, facing both high highs and low lows in the founder journey.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Despite receiving negative feedback daily, I want you to believe that it's possible to overcome all challenges in the entrepreneurial journey. Starting a startup is an optimistic act that requires a commitment to make the time investment and work until the work is done.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Talking to other female founders was one of the most helpful things I did while learning on the job.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Life doesn't stop just because you're stressed out doing the hardest thing you've ever done before; being a mom can be seen as a strength, and we should reject the notion that we can't be good parents while pursuing our careers.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Most women I know work harder than anyone else, so why would you want to rent your time to someone else instead of building value for your own company?

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Very few black women have raised 30 million dollars, and our obligation is not to be stressed but to create more opportunities and cherish every day we get to do this work.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Something magical happens when we work with people we trust and love, as this journey is impossible to do alone; life is short, so take care of the ones you love and don't be afraid to try new things.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Never do anything that makes you unhappy.

Future Founders Conference for Women Globally

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