Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
paulg's profile
Paul Graham
Paul Graham
Paul Graham
Verified account
@paulg

Tweets

Paul GrahamVerified account

@paulg

paulgraham.com
Joined August 2010

Tweets

  • © 2021 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    1. Paul Graham‏Verified account @paulg 14 Mar 2020

      If you're a programmer and there's a piece of software you feel inclined to build to help you and your friends coordinate anything or communicate in some way while you're all stuck at home, that's probably a valid startup idea.

      150 replies 472 retweets 3,047 likes
      Show this thread
      Paul Graham‏Verified account @paulg 14 Mar 2020

      How to recognize when you're a potential startup founder: when this is not your automatic reaction to the suggestion that there's something new left to invent.pic.twitter.com/jwjxL9VwmR

      7:19 AM - 14 Mar 2020
      • 104 Retweets
      • 1,027 Likes
      • Sergey Petyuk Harris Karim Manu weisser 🇺🇸 Aaron Ng Stew Fortier d Christoffer Sawicki startupgrowth.club
      27 replies 104 retweets 1,027 likes
        1. Clive Mansa‏ @clivemansa 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          Exactly, as if any of these brands had a monopoly on communication or productivity.

          0 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. Miguel de Icaza‏ @migueldeicaza 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          Beautiful!

          0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. Hasan M‏ @Hasmanean 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          I knew someone who said “I don’t need Facebook, I have email.” This was after it was already successful. Facebook is for all those sub-threshold high school friends and family who you have no reason to email directly but still have to connect with.

          0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. New conversation
        2. Arati‏ @Arati1411 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          You : " startup idea ! We need to build Y" Someone : "X, you just invented X " this means, this 'someone' doesn't know jack about X or Y !

          1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
        3. Shaunak Agarkhedkar‏ @ShaunakSA 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @Arati1411 @paulg

          Jumping the gun without wondering what the Product Requirements actually are...

          0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        4. End of conversation
        1. New conversation
        2. Chandra Duggirala M.D‏ @csentropy 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          Already on it: http://Airwalky.com 

          2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        3. Steven Musielski‏ @StevenMusielski 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @csentropy @paulg

          I input my email.

          0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        4. End of conversation
        1. Paul Crowley‏ @ciphergoth 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          Disappointing that the heptapods are sending such dull responses.

          0 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. New conversation
        2. Ken‏ @Krh_one 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @paulg

          I’m their defense, investors usually ask those questions too: “can’t Google also build that?” or “what if AirBnB builds the same thing?”

          2 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
        3. Nico Curti‏ @CurtiNico 14 Mar 2020
          Replying to @Krh_one @paulg

          thats another way of realizing potential startup founders right @paulg ? When first thing that comes to mind is INVESTORS instead of CUSTOMERS or PRODUCT

          0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        4. End of conversation

      Loading seems to be taking a while.

      Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

        Promoted Tweet

        false

        • © 2021 Twitter
        • About
        • Help Center
        • Terms
        • Privacy policy
        • Cookies
        • Ads info