Lesson it took me too long to learn: The worst thing you can do to a startup is distract it from what’s most important.
YC represents this lesson in reverse. The best thing you can do to a startup is to help it focus on what's most important.
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20 years from now, we'll look back on an incredible period of transformation. Great time to be alive. (Not that there's really any great times to be not alive, of course.)
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That probably has two parts: 1. Deciding what that thing is. 2. Removing distractions. How does YC approach helping companies with the first?
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YC? Year of Christ?
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Most important: make something people want.
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@_SirenMusic_ and keep focusing on what's most important pre-application, for you, as well!!!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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One of the most valuable aspects of YC
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Double and triple down on your strengths, build customer obsession. Love
@paulg find 100 customers obsessed with your product moniker. Working diligently everyday to be a part of@ycombinator#S21
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Paul, in this same vein, what's the argument for a startup having both B2B and B2C revenue?
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“Focus will set you free”
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