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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Avoiding Distractions and Focusing on Product Development
02:29 • 2min
Focused Founders and the Importance of Getting Started
04:01 • 12min
Traits that Differentiate Successful Founders
15:49 • 2min
The Early Days of Y Combinator: Building a Supportive Community
18:08 • 15min
Preparing Yourself to Become a Startup Founder
32:46 • 2min
Advice for Female Founders
34:35 • 2min