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Y Combinator CEO Shares How They Pick Winners, Advice For Founders + Lessons From Paul Graham | Garry Tan Interview

My First Million

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Empowerment Through Technical Learning

Highly technical individuals can succeed in entrepreneurship even without prior experience, as illustrated by Brian Armstrong's journey from software engineer to founding Coinbase. The focus on smart and earnest people in funding is crucial, especially in the evolving landscape of 2024, where large language models democratize software development. Knowledge workers, regardless of previous coding skills, can leverage tools and technologies to perform tasks traditionally requiring higher intelligence, significantly easing the management burdens. The shift from learning to code towards effectively communicating with virtual developers marks a profound change in entrepreneurial skillsets, prioritizing clear instruction and articulation of needs over formal programming education.

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