Y Combinator Startup Podcast #16 - Mark Zuckerberg on How to Build the Future
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Jul 7, 2017 
Mark Zuckerberg discusses the birth and growth of Facebook, emphasizing values like problem-solving and social change. He highlights prioritizing talent over experience in team building and delves into future transformations in connectivity, AI, and virtual reality. The podcast also offers advice for young entrepreneurs based on the early days of Facebook.
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The Missing Piece of the Internet
- In 2004, the internet lacked tools for people to connect and understand each other's lives.
- Zuckerberg realized people craved this connection, evidenced by their engagement with simple tools like CourseMatch.
Not Meant to be a Company
- Zuckerberg initially built Facebook for his friends and himself at Harvard, not intending it to be a company.
- He and his friends believed someone else would create a similar platform for the world.
Problem-Focused, Not Company-Focused
- Focus on solving a problem, not building a company.
- The best companies drive social change and deliver value, fueled by belief in their mission.