Veterinarians identified a gap in the market for ordering supplies online due to their rare involvement in tech startups. This led to the untapped potential of VET Cove founders who had no competition when they started. To discover startup ideas, founders are advised to reflect on past experiences to identify problems or unique insights and also think about personal needs for potential innovations.
YC's Jared Friedman shares a framework for how to get and evaluate startup ideas. He delves into examples of YC companies and the inside stories of how they came up with the ideas that turned into billion-dollar companies. Even if you have an existing idea, this talk helps founders confirm that their idea is good and/or provides a framework for a future pivot.
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