"World of DaaS" Michael Seibel, Y Combinator Group Partner
Oct 31, 2023
Michael Seibel, Y Combinator group partner and co-founder of Twitch, dives into the startup landscape, YC's top qualities in applicants, and the mistakes and advice that saved Twitch. They discuss traits of successful founders, the importance of launching and iterating, the concept of insiders and outsiders in YC, and challenging conventional wisdom on entrepreneurship.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Traits and Challenges of Founders in Y Combinator (YC)
02:02 • 18min
The Importance of Launching and Iterating
20:23 • 19min
Insiders and Outsiders in Y Combinator
39:09 • 5min
The Role of Investors in Finding Product-Market Fit
43:52 • 2min
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Entrepreneurship
45:39 • 2min
Differentiating Between Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
47:38 • 2min