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Starting a company is going to be longer and harder than you might imagine, regardless of how successful it appears from the outside.

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If you don't truly believe in what you're building, it's going to be far easier to give up than to keep persisting.

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Start with introspection to understand why you personally want to make this business work and whether it feels authentic to who you are.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

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@ Y Combinator

Building something meaningful is a round-the-clock job that requires your ultimate commitment and is likely to be one of the hardest things you've ever done.

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Y Combinator Cast

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A strong personal motivation and connection to the area you're working on will help you persist through the hard times.

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Y Combinator Cast

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The odds are stacked against you when building a company, as competitors often have more money, people, time, and resources.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Young startups often feel the urge to do everything at once, which can lead to distractions from their core mission.

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Y Combinator Cast

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The key to success is to focus on the most important tasks and metrics for your company.

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Y Combinator Cast

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During the three-month Y Combinator program, the entire team focuses solely on growing the company and its numbers, which is extremely beneficial.

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Y Combinator Cast

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It's crucial to build the right culture from day one by defining your values and aligning your team with the company's vision and mission.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Our commitment is not just to succeed as a business, but to create a world-class organization with a talented and diverse team.

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Y Combinator Cast

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We have a diverse team at Ironclad, with 50% women and 40% non-white individuals, showcasing our commitment to hiring the best talent.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Ironclad and other YC companies are actively hiring and looking for talented individuals to join their teams.

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If you want to impact the lives of millions in India, consider joining our team.

2021 YC Top Companies on Their Startup Journey

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