One Order of Operations for Starting a Startup by Michael Seibel

Michael Seibel is a partner and the CEO of YC. He cofounded Justin.tv, which was in the winter 2007 batch and Socialcam, which was in the winter 2012 batch. / mwseibel
In this video Michael comments on his essay One Order of Operations for Starting a Startup blog.ycombinator.com/one-orde...
The YC podcast is hosted by Craig Cannon - / craigcannon
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Topics
00:00 - One Order of Operations for Starting a Startup
1:00 - People aren’t taught how to find ideas
2:40 - Find a particular problem that you’re passionate about
6:15 - Find some friends and brainstorm a solution
8:40 - Build an MVP
11:15 - Two failed orders of operations for starting a startup

[@Cal97g]

Michael Seibel is honestly so insightful. No bullshit from this guy, seems like every point is gold.

[@letsgosean]

Seibel the Sage... amazing advice as always.

[@TechGalaxy292]

Great stuff! Thanks Michael, hope you're good man :D

[@asabush3524]

I like some of his thoughts when it comes to putting ideas to creation for version 1.

[@JR-gg5bd]

Where has this been? A great eye opening discussion.

[@KaYungCalebLai]

In my case, as a contractor(UI/UX), a lot of startups come to me with a shitty product and want me to help fix it :O. Lots of great points nonetheless

[@h2energynow]

Michael was crystal clear when he said. Find a particular problem you are passionate about. Thanks Sonya Davidson, CEO H2 Energy Now

[@autofashi0n]

For me personally, Ideas are really the easy part, the hardest part is the technical part or even finding the right people to execute your idea!

[@jonassteinberg3779]

I'm technical, let's hear the ideas 😊

[@YoungGrizzly]

A great video and as some one who has started multiple businesses I would have to say this information makes sense in the tech industry. Some of these points also go over into other sectors but be careful. Its so much easier to start a company but its also just as easy to screw things up. After v1 make sure you listen to that MBA whispering in your ear and get yourself structured before advancing and taking funds.

[@jamisteven1]

Young Grizzly can you elaborate on this?

[@dorcy]

What's the best way to find non-technical co-founders for sales(customer acquisition), customer out reach, support, pitch meetings... Is that okay to outsource?

[@alaeddinemenai5380]

I'm working on a prototype but the problem is everyday I come with advanced features ,I don't know how really organize thes features, I mean what are the metrics that help you change your prototype before you start develop it ?

[@AnthonyBecker9]

You have to apply the idea of MVP and get something in front of users. Watch them use it and figure out how to make it better. Then make something that will absolutely delight them. At least that's what YC says!

[@andrewkiminhwan]

i wish "in"sourcing could be a thing

[@MagnusAnand]

If you’re a tech startup without a tech cofounder you’re (probably) doomed.

[@georgew1857]

Only if you have no money.

[@worldshuriken]

12:11 "I rather be good than lucky"

[@peterkorobov1372]

Guys, can anyone spell for me the word on 4:32, please?

[@bobbynw438]

affordable childcare

[@bedrockaffect1273]

#Innovation

[@geektactics5495]

what if my biggest problem is to build a successful startup?

[@DheerajBhaskar]

Peter thiel says you can have this goal but it doesn't work well as a direct goal/direction. There are a lot of things to decide when you want to be a good Startup like what will you solve, what value will you provide people. So, you will have to decide on the problem-solution pair nonetheless even with your smart trick of reframing the problem 😀

[@JK360noscope]

That's a problem

[@nayandhabarde]

How much growth is enough to indicate that your mvp is working? Minimum growth? Like how much users are visiting

[@turnerjabbour9202]

3

[@amarjotsinghsaggu555]

Coolent

[@mariojohnson4695]

Is there a reason why this interview is chopped up?

[@ycombinator]

Just testing it out as a format :) -Craig

[@mariojohnson4695]

Ok, thanks.

[@Kyzuuh]

@@ycombinator Have you considered a format where you post the whole interview, followed by clips of the best highlights? That's the format I like the most as a viewer.

[@browniefilms4life]

@@Kyzuuh similar to Elon Musk's interview!

[@11219tt]

5:43 that’s me right now at my job lol.

[@dakshbarad6709]

Brainstorm the problem with friends

[@mduduzimthethwa8947]

sage

[@samifolio950]

4:30 what does he say, please? _____ childcare?

[@TylerMoore]

Sami Folio affordable

[@aprilmintacpineda2713]

Companies don't succeed because of idea, they succeed because of execution.

[@aminuawwal3760]

Absolutely especially when you have a good team around you

[@elleszabo8655]

lol theranos couldve taken a listen to this

[@zeeshanejaz]

Anyone looking for technical co-founder? Like this comment.

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

And so little views, smh