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Startup School by Y Combinator

Evaluating Startup Ideas Pt. 2 by Kevin Hale

Sep 12, 2019
41:14

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Quick takeaways

  • Start-up ideas need a significant problem, focused solution, and competitive advantage for rapid growth.
  • Presenting a start-up idea to investors requires clear, concise packaging to grab attention and understanding.

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Key Points on Evaluating Startup Ideas from an Investor's Perspective

Start-up ideas should consist of a problem, solution, and insight. The problem should be significant with a large market, the solution should focus on the problem rather than technology, and an insight should provide a competitive advantage for rapid growth.

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