First time founders can build unique and valuable businesses. Don't be discouraged by the glamour of repeat founders. Be cautious when receiving feedback from failed founders who may hate the market. Many successful companies were built by first-time founders. Don't get sucked into comparing yourself to repeat founders and remember you're in good company.
Step inside the Group Partner Lounge to hear Y Combinator Group Partners Harj Taggar, Michael Seibel and Brad Flora discuss the advantages of being a first-time founder and the instances when it pays to have experience founding a startup in the past.
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