Focusing on Superficial Startup Indicators

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Startups often fall into the trap of focusing on superficial indicators to appear successful, such as raising funds, having prominent advisors, getting patents, creating an impressive pitch deck, attending conferences, and receiving press coverage. These actions are more about impressing themselves and other founders rather than focusing on essential aspects like the product and users.

When it comes to building a startup you’re never doing it entirely from scratch. Inspiration and ideas can come from a variety of places, including other successful startups. But there’s a thin line between borrowing smart ideas and copying them blindly - otherwise known as Cargo Culting.

In this episode Dalton and Michael break down the problem with Cargo Culting and offer advice on the right way to draw inspiration from other successful companies. Apply to Y Combinator: https://yc.link/DandM-apply
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