Y Combinator Startup Podcast
#7 - Jessica Livingston on How to Build the Future
May 31, 2017
Entrepreneur and co-founder of Y Combinator, Jessica Livingston, discusses the qualities of successful founders, the distractions they face, traits that differentiate them, and the early days of Y Combinator. She also gives advice to aspiring female founders and encourages them to focus on their product and not be deterred by challenges.
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Quick takeaways
- Successful founders prioritize building a great product and focus on user engagement and willingness to pay.
- Determination, flexibility, and open-mindedness are crucial traits for startup founders to possess.
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Key Point 1: The Importance of Focusing on Product Development and User Engagement
The most successful startups that go through Y Combinator are hyper-focused on building their product and making something people want. Founders should avoid getting distracted by partnerships, PR, networking events, and other activities that are not critical to product development. The main focus should be on creating a product with a great user experience, measuring user growth and engagement, and ensuring that users are willing to pay for the product.
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