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Y Combinator Startup Podcast, page 6
by Y Combinator · English
We help founders make something people want. The Y Combinator Podcast is where builders talk about building. From the earliest days of an idea to scaling a company that changes the world, YC partners and founders share real stories, lessons, and tactics from the frontlines.
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Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid with Michael Seibel | Startup SchoolCo-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid with Michael Seibel | Startup School16 Nov 2024 · 20 min
How Nothing Founder Carl Pei Built A Multi-Million Dollar Smartphone Brand In Just 2 Years | Main FunctionHow Nothing Founder Carl Pei Built A Multi-Million Dollar Smartphone Brand In Just 2 Years | Main Function16 Nov 2024 · 21 min
How To Price For B2B with Tom Blomfield | Startup SchoolIn this episode, Y Combinator Group Partner Tom Blomfield discusses the critical topic of pricing for B2B startups.16 Nov 2024 · 18 min
Why Startup Founders Should Launch Companies Sooner Than They Think | Office HoursThis episode discusses the common hesitation among startup founders to launch their products and emphasizes the importance of launching sooner rather than later.16 Nov 2024 · 18 min
Enterprise Sales with Pete Koomen | Startup SchoolIn this episode, Y Combinator Partner Pete Koomen shares his insights on enterprise sales based on his experience as the co-founder and CTO of Optimizely, which reached $100M in annual recurring…16 Nov 2024 · 23 min
Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale | Office HoursStartup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale | Office Hours16 Nov 2024 · 26 min
How to Survive the Crypto Boom & Bust Cycle | Main FunctionChandan Lodha, co-founder of CoinTracker, discusses the challenges and strategies of navigating the volatile cycles of the cryptocurrency market.16 Nov 2024 · 10 min
Consumer Startup Metrics with Tom Blomfield | Startup SchoolConsumer Startup Metrics with Tom Blomfield16 Nov 2024 · 22 min
When Should You Trust Your Gut? | Dalton & Michael PodcastIn this episode, Dalton and Michael discuss the dilemma founders face when making critical decisions—whether to rely on their instincts or to seek validation through external input.22 Apr 2024 · 12 min
Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas | Dalton & Michael PodcastConviction in startup ideas, the pitfalls of assumptions, and key preparatory questions for founders.20 Mar 2024 · 21 min
Stop Innovating (On The Wrong Things) | Dalton & Michael PodcastIn this episode of the Y Combinator Startup Podcast, hosts Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss the critical need for startups to innovate effectively.15 Mar 2024 · 12 min
Should Your Startup Bootstrap or Raise Venture Capital? | Dalton & Michael PodcastShould Your Startup Bootstrap or Raise Venture Capital? | Dalton & Michael Podcast13 Feb 2024 · 14 min
How To Build A Tech Startup With No Technical Skills | Dalton & Michael PodcastHow To Build A Tech Startup With No Technical Skills15 Jan 2024 · 15 min
B2B Startup Metrics with Tom Blomfield | Startup SchoolIn this episode, Tom Blomfield, a Y Combinator Group Partner, discusses the significance of metrics for startups, particularly in the B2B sector.8 Jan 2024 · 24 min
Should You Be Optimistic About The Future of Technology? | Dalton & Michael PodcastIn this episode, hosts Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel address the pervasive pessimism surrounding technology and its future.1 Jan 2024 · 16 min
AI and the Future of Law: The 10 Year "Overnight" Success Story | Main FunctionA podcast designed to assist founders in creating products that people want.28 Dec 2023 · 17 min
How To NOT Get Screwed As A Software Engineer | Dalton & Michael PodcastThe episode focuses on the challenges faced by technical founders and early technical employees in startups.21 Dec 2023 · 18 min
Should You Quit Your Job At A Unicorn? | Dalton & Michael PodcastIn this episode, Y Combinator Group Partners Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell discuss the complexities surrounding employment at late-stage startups, particularly unicorns.6 Nov 2023 · 14 min
Does Your Startup Need To Be In San Francisco?In this episode, Y Combinator Partners Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell engage in a spirited debate over whether startups are more likely to thrive in San Francisco compared to other locations.29 Aug 2023 · 15 min
Will OpenAI Kill All Startups?Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell24 Jul 2023 · 13 min
Silicon Valley's Cargo Culting ProblemIn this episode, hosts Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss the concept of *Cargo Culting* in startups, where entrepreneurs superficially imitate successful companies without understanding the…13 Jul 2023 · 17 min
Setting KPIs and Goals with Divya Bhat | Startup SchoolIn this episode, Divya Bhat, a Y Combinator Visiting Group Partner, discusses the importance of setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and effective prioritization for early-stage startups.5 Jul 2023 · 27 min
Tips For Technical Startup Founders | Startup SchoolDiana Hu, Group Partner at YC and former CTO of Escher Reality8 Jun 2023 · 28 min
Secrets You Can Learn From Your CustomersIn this episode, hosts Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell discuss the importance of engaging directly with customers to gain insights that can drive growth and improve products.5 Jun 2023 · 15 min