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The canonical YC lecture series covering the fundamentals, including how top founders think about persistence, iteration, and knowing when to change course. Free, primary-source video from the people who built the playbook.
How to Start a Startup (Lecture Series)
On startupclass.samaltman.com by Sam Altman, Paul Graham, YC founders long
- Growth and making something people want are the two north stars, pivot toward them
- Persistence and determination matter more than the initial idea
- Founders should iterate relentlessly based on user evidence
- Distinguishing loyalty to an idea from loyalty to customers is a key founder skill
