Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School

[@ycombinator]

Startup School is back! What do you think of our new look and style? Let us know in the comments. - Zach (Producer)

[@russellfernandez57]

I like the soft orange background, it's pleasing to the eyes

[@nilesh1138]

feels like harj is reading off of a screen, maybe cause of the camera angle ?

[@koshobai]

The slant of the second camera is too deep; I’d suggest taking it from 65° (current angle) to 15°, assuming the front camera is at the 0th degree. Also, jump in and jump out transitions need better pacing that makes more sense with the speech. Overall the post prod is turning out to make a big difference. Keep going!

[@ajeybs4030]

Thanks

[@beau6419]

do you guys get involved in start ups of any kind in Thailand?

[@GabrielSestrem]

This is so comforting. When I was working for a big Tech company, I used to live frustrated and always enjoyed more my side projects, even if my revenue on this side projects was a quarter of my salary. I always thought something was wrong with me. When I decided to quit my job ($105 hourly salary) to start a start up, even with a wife and a toddler, my worst case scenario was to find another job after burning all my savings 😅. Luckily enough, After 18 months we finally got into break even and now I’m having my first salary 🎉.

[@hardikpandey04]

More power to you man! 🥳

[@huucyber]

I'm glad to know that you are doing well with your decision. Keep it up!!!

[@astrarai-thesobercoder]

Congratulations 🚀💯

[@kartik9093]

@navneetyadav1169 where r u from?

[@kengounited]

We all got to be honest to ourselves and others. Thanks.

[@valentinspitzer6340]

Thanks a lot for the video. It really inspired me to think more seriously about starting my own company one day, and what it might require. What stuck with me were four things: 1. You are not trying to build a new unicorn here. 2. The most important quality of a founder is resilience to adversity. 3. It is better to convince a few highly commited people of your idea than have hundreds on a waitlist. 4. Specifiying the idea to where you are ready to start up is a process of numerous iterations and conversations, and does not happen overnight.

[@MyJobflow]

This spoke to my soul: "Are you learning new things and feeling energized? If you find your day job is draining but you have energy to work on your side projects in the evenings or weekends, that's a sign it may be time to quit and work on your own ideas."

[@tech.startups]

01 Don't worry about starting motivations-curiosity is enough 02 Worst case scenario analysis 03 Find smart people to talk ideas with 04 Turn ideas into side projects and launch them 05 If you enjoy the process: make the jump!

[@davidbellamy1388]

These new videos are insanely good. Production is incredible and the content is somehow even better than last YC content. Thanks so much for sharing these!

[@ycombinator]

Glad you enjoy it! - Zach

[@thetrends5670]

Looks like YC invested in their video production 😂

[@asuzukosi581]

Gary Tan leadership

[@Whimwell]

@@asuzukosi581 Garry isn't joining as CEO until next year :)

[@asuzukosi581]

@@Whimwell Gary Tan leadership preparation

[@Whimwell]

@@asuzukosi581 That's more like it 🔥

[@Eliassausaur]

funniest comment on a YC video ever 😂😂

[@hakanaki]

I'm creating a startup for learning and experience purposes mostly. If one startup fails, you can always build another with all the experience you have building the first one.

[@reenm9177]

This is exactly what I wanna do. Since I’m 21 and I have little funds, I’m planning to start something small and gain as much experience as possible to build the main one.

[@hakanaki]

@@reenm9177 nice. What industry is your idea focused on?

[@reenm9177]

@@hakanaki web development and video producing

[@onufranklin1996]

Hi Stanley. I am looking to find smart people to converse with. Do you mind sharing your email

[@hakanaki]

@@onufranklin1996 I'm not comfortable sharing my email here. If there was another way 🤔

[@OntologyofValue]

Great advice! I feel that leading a startup is also a school - a school of life. I like to think that even in the worst case if for some reason my company would get closed, I would still have no regrets as it changed me so much as a person.

[@thecarmonafam]

This is amazing when you apply this to church planting. I was a pillar for church planters but failed at being a church planter myself. Very similar to startup concept.

[@foodiusmaximus]

I think The Pitch podcast covered the world of church planting. Super interesting world

[@Mark_da_rat]

I founded my company half a year ago and since that I develop my product, which is much more complicated and takes much more time than expected. And it is is hard to get the first customers. So yes, resilience is super important.

[@debarshibasak8890]

This is most valuable advice I have ever heard from a mentor. I think resilience and perseverance are the most underrated characteristics of a founder.

[@krishkandoi4033]

That was so much Soothing and Relaxing just to hear those things in your voice, what a fantastic way of speaking

[@martinmomu9141]

thank you for breaking it down!!We'll have regrets for things we did not participate in...Investment should always be on any creative man's heart for success in life.

[@amsjaquino]

Maybe on the advice part, i would add: be interested on the problem you're solving, because for me, that's one of those advices that stuck the most like it made me rethink what problem are we really trying to solve.

[@shoaibux]

My top picks: 1. Initial motivation doesn't matter. Money/Curiocity whatever .. It's enough to start. 2. Career progression is not linear 3. Need to know how much you are enjoying the process. 4. Set your environment, spend time with great people who talk about ideas.

[@MrTactics26]

I started learning to code last summer! Not even a year in and it feels like I’ve been going for years! Feeling like I’m about to go Super Saiyan!

[@PinyKid]

The wisdom and advice you guys put out is always incredible. I love the upgrades to the production quality too! 😍

[@kushagramehra5008]

I wish I could share how amazing it is to get such a clear overview before starting the journey of entrepreneurship ❤❤ Blessed to see this video

[@Viralvideo_club]

Incredible breakdown. It's something I've noticed a lot too: resistance is SO predictive of success as a startup founder. Of course, you won't compete if you aren't sharp, hard-working, and have relevant skills; but the differentiator seems to be how long you can slog it out with no results.

[@sunirmanandhar4100]

Just while watching this video I got an Idea, Problem: People Fear or Don't like Starring at Cameras Lenses but People who do Video Content (Specially video like this) where you have to stare at camera lense have to stare at the lense , I have not done this for long time but When I did it I was totally frustrated .For me to stare at camera lense for straight 15 min and talk right thing was too difficult. Solution : A One Side Reflective ( on side of speaker), other side Transparent ( on the camera lense side Mirror like foil) with Tripod that stands in front of camera lense ( Stands between you and camera lense .The speaker can see themselves rather than staring at camera lense, but camera gets clear view I thought of this as I can talk and speak more confidently when I speak infornt of mirror looking at myself speaking. I don't have much experience of this Problem, Let me know if this is even a problem or not for guys who have experience or do stare at camera often. 👍 THANK YOU

[@samueliyiola8386]

I'm actually someone that is scared of camera, I either do not like taking pictures or just looking at the camera nah

[@sunirmanandhar4100]

@@samueliyiola8386 Do you Feel Confident speaking infront of a mirror ?

[@samueliyiola8386]

@@sunirmanandhar4100 of course I do feel confident

[@rouanemouaad]

Thanks for the video, I really needed this as a student who's about to finish university, the insights you shared are priceless. thank you from the bottom of my heart man

[@getrecall-ai]

Summary (Powered by Recall) *Should You Start a Startup?* - There is no simple test to determine if you should start a startup. - Being a brilliant programmer or charismatic product genius is not the only way to be successful. - Resilience is an important quality for startup founders. - Confidence does not always correlate with resilience. - Some of the most successful founders may not have appeared confident initially. - Motivation to start a company can change over time. - It is fine to start a startup to make money or out of curiosity. - It is important to have enduring motivations for long-term success. *How to Prepare for Starting a Startup* - Consider what you have to lose and if you can handle the worst-case scenario. - Starting a company can provide valuable learning experiences and career opportunities. - Think about who you enjoy talking about ideas with and engage in conversations about interesting topics. - Experiment with turning ideas into side projects and learn how to build them. - Be aware of how much you enjoy the process and working with potential co-founders. - When the time feels right, take the leap and quit your job to start a company.

[@xj-xj]

Watched this several times in a row. Really love the advices laid out here and they provide extremely valuable thinking framework for decision making.

[@niharikapatil902]

The number of YC videos I watch on repeat ❤❤❤

[@othmane-mezian]

That is so helpful for so many people around the world.. I personally wish I could thank you more😊

[@shwetasdhake6658]

Doing a startup is the only way to know for sure if you'll enjoy it.

[@chrisrabe]

Awesome video but you didn't really answer your question of how I figure out whether I'm resilient enough to create a start up. Do I... just do it and see where it leads?

[@maidul13]

this new video quality is mind blowing

[@ewwitsantonio]

What a great video! I'm happy that nearly all of it has come naturally to me, except ONE major bit of advice I never even once considered: find a co-founder. I've completely neglected to even consider this! Not good. I mean, I spend LOTS of time talking with people about my visions and projects, startup ideas, etc., but I didn't consider the idea that one of those people might be interested in being a co-founder. Hmm... interesting. Thank you for that!

[@DresElMagnifico]

Addicted to this channel! Incredibly thankful for all the wisdom and advice shared.

[@CuttingEdgeSchool]

I am so excited for this series revamp!

[@chapterme]

Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) - 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - How to decide whether to be a startup founder. 02:42 - Resilience is the most important quality 03:35 - Founder of Benchling (S12) 05:11 - Startup resilience - Initial motivation isn't important 07:04 - As a curious founder ask "What do I have to lose"? 09:10 - Startup experience can improve your career opportunities 10:50 - Getting ready to start a startup in the future 12:52 - Best environment is working at a startup 14:28 - When to take the leap and start a company? 16:14 - Advice

[@swyxTV]

you mean like the chapters listed in the description?

[@chapterme]

@@swyxTV Yes we added it in the description too!

[@niranjancharu]

If you have clicked this video, the answer to the question is YES !

[@huntercole1863]

My startup will be in the Y Combinator some day, mark my words (November 15, 2022) - Ill come back to this some day

[@nwokochagospel7260]

😳😳😳Over 10k new subscribers overnight, AWESOME!!!. Y-Combinator my alma mater to be😊😊😊

[@miroslavkutak9430]

Some frightening worst case scenarios: being deeply in debt, in jail, causing harm to users, losing investor's money (often times friends and family), being driven into a never ending rat race you can't escape, knowing something troubling you can't share with others because of NDA, losing family because of the hard work, and last but not least committing suicide because of the aforementioned factors. Yes, it can be bad.

[@upsidedownChad]

I love the new style 😁 it's very professional and aesthetically pleasing ♥️

[@BibleCabin]

Excellent... I gain so much from all of these YC commentaries, lessons and tips! Thanks for sharing and all you do! James & Rescue Kitties

[@ultimatevideoco]

Incredible source of information for new founders!

[@1247111]

* GREAT PEOPLE / RESILIENT / WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? / DO IT FOR GETTING RICH ! / JUST MAKE THE PROGRESS

[@KazzyOfficial]

Thank you for continuing to pump out the best content in the startup scene 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bishop1241]

Just finished 2022 Startup School course like a week ago. Time to get back?👀

[@allenmandikutse]

Thanks for sharing this valuable information.

[@sourabhkaushik7687]

I came here after listening to a podcast , yes it was a fortune for me to find this yt channel .

[@nguyenbang4942]

I feel recent videos are more interesting and valuable than before. Thanks so much, these content help me to do my startup. I now know how to start a startup. I will become big one day.

[@niyongaboeric]

This is so nice. Thanks for sharing knowledge. I probably need to lunch my first MVP in this month.

[@darkwoodmovies]

As I get older, I'm dabbling in the idea. I just feel like I'm too lazy to put in so much work, but maybe if it's my own work it's different. IDK

[@dmitriykostryukov6786]

It's was very inspiring to launch something, thank you!

[@VincentOkpala]

This is very informative, the experience is wonderful. Am learning alot here. I look forward to getting an idea for my own company soonest.

[@yashasvisharma6949]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:27 🚀 Being a successful startup founder doesn't require fitting stereotypes; various types of people can succeed. 02:45 🟧 Resilience is a crucial quality for startup founders. 06:00 💰 Your initial motivations to start a startup may evolve over time, so it's fine to start one for financial gain or curiosity. 07:22 📊 Consider the worst-case scenario and decide if you can live with it before starting a startup. 16:36 💡 Start preparing for a startup by finding co-founders, launching side projects, and evaluating your passion for the work. Made with HARPA AI

[@studentfounders]

This is gold. Thank you so much on help and advices! 💪

[@BloodSoldierRB]

Very well said, thank you for these series and videos. I will turn one of my many ideas, into reality some day. Inshallah

[@harrison6082]

11:28 I know what you mean. Your ideas at first are in their infancy and you need to develop them

[@marsdwarf]

Great video, thank you for making this series.

[@vinithjain9389]

Is it necessary to know to code to start a startup ?

[@chuka231d8]

This is one of the best short videos here :)

[@YixiaoKang]

great advice for early stage!

[@aidenkim6629]

If I’m building an in person networking app, wouldn’t I need to build a large/strong community before my users start loving the app?

[@allenmandikutse]

A well put video. We'll work together soon 😅🤞🏾

[@Sohailkhan2001]

really nailed the quality.....looking forward to more amazing and valuable content....

[@nilni]

Wow this new series of videos is really good

[@prestoX]

Woah spectacular content ! Why didn't I find this earlier

[@mahreenfathima]

Yes

[@shoaibkhalid6156]

explained very well. thanks.

[@moatazfarid2920]

Awesome, I really liked the episode - lets get some projects done :D

[@xinyubae]

Thank you for sharing such valuable insights, I was having a not-blinking contest with you in the meantime 🤣

[@sandymakesplans]

it's funny: i can hardly go one or two product videos without someone mentioning Steve

[@rodrigonunes4223]

Hello! I'm trying to start a start-up and I'm loving it although we are in the ideation stage. We got our first "no" couple week ago and it was kinda difficult because Ive never been through this process. After some time I did the what I have to lose question and realize that it was only some time. Its kinda scary but i love to learn about it and making something that could reach people eventually. Lets see

[@onufranklin1996]

Keep pushing

[@abhayrohom]

Filled with experiantial knowledge, great!!

[@abinpakji683]

what is the realistic and effective time to create my idea into my first MVP ?

[@mottybaumel77]

Thanks for your content and time!

[@spirituallyincorrect2198]

This is free gold.

[@SpencerDwight]

Great information, thanks.

[@akhild4325]

When is the startup school 2022 recordings going live on KZbin

[@EffectiveLearning-ek6vo]

This KZbin channel is giving away free GOLD. Thank you Thank you!

[@Inspirationland-et8yy]

I have a clear idea and one cofonder, but no of us is tech guy. Should i find a cofonder tech guy or start with someone as a freelancer to see how he behaves while making the prototype? So, if the experience with him is good we make him a cofonder if it is worst, we move forward with someone else. I also think working with 2 tech guys on the same project, then promote the best as cofonder. What do you think?

[@praveenpandey6850]

Hey I'm from tech field, what you are thinking to start ?

[@Inspirationland-et8yy]

Thank you

[@franko_1426]

Thank so much YC!!

[@ankitparker7234]

Nice video. Very good. Thanks you very much sir giving me the Idea 💡

[@burkaypehlivan5428]

Such a good quality video

[@jasminward9200]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:27 🚀 *Being a successful startup founder requires resilience and the ability to handle rejection.* 03:11 🤝 *Confidence is not a reliable indicator of resilience in startup founders.* 06:00 💰 *Motivations to start a company can change over time; initial motivations are less critical.* 09:40 📚 *Startup experience can significantly improve career opportunities, even if the startup doesn't succeed.* 12:53 👥 *Finding a co-founder often starts with having conversations with smart people about interesting ideas and projects.* Made with HARPA AI

[@spookytk]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@abdelkhalik.aljuneidi]

Amazing video, but the music in the background is wooow. I am not sure how I can get access to it, can someone help?

[@Malgsx]

Valuable information for all 👍🏾

[@skifast_takechances]

Great video :) We've used Triplebyte over and over, and have found great hires through them. Thanks for building this amazing platform!

[@davidgao4333]

Great video!

[@greenhouse_fin]

Thanks man!

[@user-qh6ms4fr2k]

Enlightening

[@FakedMagic]

great insights!

[@AhmedKhodir-novyPro]

This was fantastic!

[@prashantmungare]

Noted!❤️

[@simiken1234]

Great video as always but audio levels are too low

[@OneMoreThingInAI]

useful as ever!

[@panchalparth4286]

Why do most people think that a startup is only in a tech not any other area.

[@TochStyle]

love the tips

[@anshulhindustani6251]

Thanks for a video

[@stefan-bayer]

There should be a better Wordpress! If you agree and think there should be better Content Management Systems (CMSs) out there. My idea resembles around an iOS App with a frontend somewhat similar like Apple Notes which can be directly connected to your dedicated webspace/ server and used for hosting. If building a first prototype sounds interesting to you, reach out to me. I am also open to other ideas and suggestions. Thanks Stefan (Based in Stuttgart, Germany)

[@e.alexandros]

Love that you just put your idea out there. So, from what I understand, you want to build WordPress with a better UX that is mobile-first? if It's like that, I like the idea. *it reminds a bit of notion pages you can just share that are standalone websites Currently, not in the position to join you on your journey (also from Germany). But wish you all the best. :)

[@stefan-bayer]

@Alex ✌️ Imagined also an easy integration when you provide the sftp webspace and certificate/password, so ultimately let’s you use it with your own domain. Somewhat similar to notion where as I miss the drag and drop features in Notion that Apple notes provides. I know a lot of Startup founders that use WordPress for their landing page and I always here from them and my personal impression is the same that Wordpress takes much to long to setup and publishing new stuff is complicated. Best regards

[@stefan-bayer]

@@e.alexandrosIf anything changed and you want to join, please let me know. I also have some other ideas! I checked Notion, Wordpress with Elementor, WebFlow and Universe to host text but all solutions seem to be rather limited in their usability.

[@oyinwilliams]

Please can we get transcripts for these videos?

[@AlexeiYou2]

gracias rey

[@bosuaandcarot]

02:42 - "Resilience is the most important quality"